Balıq dolması, fish-stuffed grape leaves
Azerbaijani dolma: Ground fish, onion, and cilantro rolled in grape leaves, then simmered in a fish broth.
Stuffed fish follows the traditional technique of stuffing, but uses fish instead of meat. It’s a light and authentic dish.
Ingredients and directions
- Prep time30 min
- Cook time30 min
- Total1 hr
- DifficultyMedium
- CostBudget
- Cooking methodSlow cooking
- Estimated cost$0.99 $0.25 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 15, 2026.
Ingredients
people
- $0.03
- $0.25
- $0.71
Prices in Belgium.
Directions
- Clean the fish, separate the flesh from the bones, and chop the flesh. Add the salt, pepper, grated onion, and cilantro, then mix well. ≈ 8 min
- Cut off the ends of the grape leaves and blanch them in boiling water.
- Place a small amount of filling on each sheet, roll them up carefully, and then arrange them in the stockpot. ≈ 10 min
- You can also pour in a fish stock made with the bones, before cooking.
The bill
Balıq dolması, fish-stuffed grape leaves
- 15 grams of onion$0.03
- plain yogurt (also known as “qatıq”)$0.25
- Fresh cilantro, chopped$0.71
Total$0.99
that's $0.25 per person
Estimated price; varies by store.
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