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Midye Dolma – Stuffed Mussels with Rice & Spices

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Intro/Story

In the brass‑lit harbor taverns of a steamship, Midye Dolma gleam like copper rivets from the sea. Mussels stuffed with rice and spices echo the rhythm of waves against iron hulls, offering explorers a taste of Ottoman tradition framed by gears and lanterns.

Midye Dolma are Turkish stuffed mussels filled with rice, onions, herbs, and spices. A popular street food and meze, they are served with lemon wedges and enjoyed cold. Rich in flavor and protein, Midye Dolma are a unique highlight of Turkish coastal cuisine.

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Ingredients

• 20 mussels (cleaned)
• 200 g rice
• 1 onion (chopped)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Juice of 1 lemon
• Fresh dill & parsley
• Spices: cinnamon, allspice, black pepper
• Salt to taste

Preparation Parameters

• Preparation time: 30 min
• Cooking time: 25 min
• Total time: 55 min
• Yield: 6 servings

Preparation

1. Prepare the rice filling: Cook the rice with onions, herbs, spices, and olive oil until it is half cooked.
2. Open the mussels: Carefully pry open the raw mussels (they are closed but not cooked).
3. Fill: Fill each mussel with the rice and herb mixture.
4. Cooking: Gently steam the stuffed mussels in a pot with a little water or broth until the filling is cooked through and the mussels open slightly. Important: The mussels are not cooked first to open them, but are opened raw for stuffing. When steamed, they close slightly again and cook with the filling.

Nutritional Facts (per serving)

• Calories: ~160
• Protein: 9 g
• Fat: 6 g
• Carbs: 18 g

Tips & Variations

• Serve with lemon wedges.
• Add pine nuts for extra texture.

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