Armenian Pasuts Tolma
Fermented cabbage leaves rolled around chickpeas, lentils, beans, bulgur, onions, herbs, and tomato.
About This Dish
Pasuts tolma is a substantial meatless Armenian fasting dish shaped into long cabbage rolls and served after its flavors have rested.
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Stages
- Preparation60 min
- Cooking90 min
Step-by-Step Instructions
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1
Rinse fermented cabbage leaves if sharply salty. Trim the thick ribs and cut very large leaves into workable pieces.
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2
Cook the diced onions in oil for 12 minutes. Add the tomato paste, paprika, bulgur, and 250 ml stock and cook for 8 minutes.
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3
Fold in the chickpeas, lentils, beans, chopped herbs, salt, and pepper. Cool the filling until comfortable to handle.
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4
Place filling along one edge of each leaf, fold in the sides, and roll into a long cigar shape. Arrange seam-side down in a heavy pot.
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5
Add the remaining stock, weigh the rolls with an inverted plate, and simmer gently for 75–90 minutes. Cool in the pot and rest for at least 1 hour before serving.
