Dolma

Dolma is a traditional culinary dish common in Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, and Central Asian cuisines. It typically involves vegetables—such as grape leaves, peppers, eggplants, or zucchinis—stuffed with a mixture of rice, herbs, spices, and sometimes ground meat. The stuffed vegetables are then cooked by simmering or baking. Dolma can be served warm or cold and is often accompanied by yogurt or lemon sauce. Variations exist across regions, but the core idea is filling vegetables with seasoned ingredients to create a flavorful, portable dish enjoyed in many cultures.