Hot wraps, which are preferred as the main course in Turkish cuisine, are made by wrapping the raw stuffing with minced meat on leafy vegetables and served with garlic yoghurt. Stuffed with minced meat (meat) made from cabbage, which is an extremely healthy vegetable, is also one of the most preferred classic Turkish dishes in winter. Enjoy your meal!
Separate the leaf parts of the cabbage suitable for wrapping and remove the root and thick veins. Boil for 3-4 minutes in a deep pot and rinse with cold water.
For the stuffing, add the grated onion, washed rice, finely chopped tomatoes and chopped parsley to the minced meat. Add the spices and salt and mix.
Drain the cabbage leaves and cut into palm-sized pieces. Put a teaspoon of minced meat in the middle and wrap them without squeezing too much. In the meantime, place the remaining pieces of cabbage and parsley stalks at the bottom of the pot where you will cook the wraps.
Arrange the wraps in your stuffed pot so that there are no gaps. Melt the 1 tablespoon of tomato paste you have reserved with 1 glass of hot water and pour it over the wraps.
Finally, add the butter in small pieces and cover a plate and cook on low heat for 1/2 hour.
Take the cooked wraps off the heat, remove the plate and let them rest for 10 minutes with the lid closed.
You can serve the warmed wraps plain, or you can serve them with pepper butter sauce by putting a spoonful of garlic yoghurt on them according to the classical method. Enjoy your meal!
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White Cabbage:
White cabbage is a low-calorie, fiber-rich vegetable abundant in Vitamins C and K. It supports digestive health and offers potential anti-cancer properties due to its sulforaphane content. It also boosts the immune system. It pairs well with ingredients like ground meat, carrots, and onions, making it a delicious choice for soups, stuffed dishes, or salads.
Ground Beef:
Ground beef is essential for muscle development and repair due to its high biological value protein. Its rich B12 content supports nervous system health, while being a good source of iron and zinc strengthens the immune system and aids oxygen transport. It pairs perfectly with carbohydrates like rice, pasta, potatoes, and vegetables such as tomatoes, onions, and garlic, adding flavor to numerous dishes.
Dry Onion:
Dry onion is a kitchen staple and a powerful antioxidant source. Its quercetin content helps protect the body against free radicals, reduces inflammation, and may support heart health. Rich in Vitamins C and B6, and manganese, it strengthens the immune system. Its prebiotic fibers contribute to digestive health. It is widely used in dishes ranging from meat dishes to vegetable sautés, pilafs, and soups. It pairs perfectly with garlic, tomatoes, peppers, and red meat.
Garlic:
Garlic, thanks to its allicin compound, offers strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It can boost the immune system, increasing resistance against illnesses. Furthermore, it contributes to cardiovascular health by helping regulate blood pressure and balance cholesterol levels. Widely used in traditional medicine, garlic is also known for its digestive support effects. An indispensable ingredient in meat dishes, vegetable sautés, and Mediterranean cuisine, it pairs wonderfully with herbs like rosemary and thyme.
Broken Rice:
Broken rice consists of rice grains broken during processing. Its small size allows faster cooking and easier digestion, which accelerates nutrient absorption and provides quick energy. It's often preferred for baby food and those with digestive sensitivities. It's gluten-free. It pairs well with creamy dishes like soups, porridges, rice pudding, and spicy meat/vegetable dishes in Asian cuisine.
Hot Pepper Sauce:
Hot Pepper Paste is an intense flavor derived from ripe hot peppers. Thanks to its capsaicin content, it accelerates metabolism and offers mild pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory potential. Rich in antioxidants like Vitamins C and A, it supports the immune system. It pairs wonderfully with red meat, chicken, legume dishes, and soups, adding a characteristic heat and deep aroma to recipes.
Tomato Paste:
Tomato Paste is a concentrated source of lycopene, a potent antioxidant whose bioavailability increases when heated. This property supports heart health and may help reduce the risk of certain cancers, particularly prostate cancer. It also contains Vitamin K and potassium. Its absorption is enhanced when consumed with olive oil. It pairs perfectly with onions, garlic, red meat, and legumes, adding depth and umami to dishes.
Tomato:
Tomato is a fruit rich in lycopene, a powerful antioxidant that supports heart health and helps protect skin cells against UV damage. With Vitamin C, it boosts immunity, while potassium contributes to blood pressure regulation. Lycopene absorption is enhanced, especially when consumed with olive oil. It is an indispensable ingredient for basil, garlic, mozzarella, and various salad and pasta dishes.
Parsley:
Parsley is a powerful antioxidant source that supports bone health and plays a crucial role in blood clotting due to its Vitamin K content. Its Vitamin C content strengthens immunity. Rich in flavonoids like apigenin, it can help reduce inflammation. It is also a natural diuretic. It pairs perfectly with lemon, garlic, and olive oil; adding a refreshing flavor to fish, chicken, soups, and salads.
Salt:
Salt is an essential mineral that adds unique flavor to dishes and serves as a natural preservative. It provides vital electrolyte balance for the body's water regulation, nerve, and muscle functions. It pairs perfectly with spices, herbs, and oils, enriching the taste of every meal. An indispensable part of every table.
Black Pepper:
Black pepper, a kitchen staple, offers not just flavor but also significant health benefits. Thanks to piperine, its active compound, it boasts powerful antioxidant properties, helping to combat free radicals. It can stimulate the digestive system, enhancing nutrient absorption and notably increasing the bioavailability of curcumin found in turmeric. Additionally, it's effective in reducing gas and bloating. It also has a mild metabolism-boosting effect. With a wide range of uses from red meats to poultry, vegetable dishes to soups, it pairs excellently. It harmonizes perfectly with spices like cumin and coriander, as well as ingredients like lemon and garlic, adding depth to dishes.
Dried Mint:
Dried Mint is a kitchen staple. It's particularly effective in soothing the digestive system, helping alleviate bloating and gas. Its antioxidant content supports immunity. Known for its refreshing properties, it pairs wonderfully with yogurt-based dishes, lentil soup, lamb, and various salads.
Butter:
Butter is a rich, flavorful fat derived from milk. It contains fat-soluble vitamins like A, D, E, and K2, along with healthy fatty acids, serving as an energy source. It's easily digestible. Butter enhances the taste of meals and rice dishes, is spread on bread, or used in sauces. It's indispensable for breakfast tables and various recipes.
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