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This labour-intensive dish has crossed empires, borders and belief systems, becoming a shared language of generosity around the world. When…
The timeless global story of dolma
Dolma – named after the Turkish verb dolmak, meaning “to fill” or “to stuff” – refers to a broad family…
How dolma travelled the Ottoman world
As the empire expanded between the 18th and 20th Centuries, dolma spread across borders, finding new homes in the Mediterranean,…
A dish for celebrations
Wherever dolma travelled, it adapted to local climates, crops and culture. What remained constant, however, was its place as a…
This tradition of communal dolma
For Işın, the dish brings back memories of her mother-in-law and uncle-in-law, who helped her perfect the art of dolma-making…