Azerbaijani cuisine

Kalam dolmasi (stuffed cabbage leaves)

Cabbage leaves filled with mince, rice and chickpeas, simmered in a sweet-sour sauce with sour plums or chestnuts.

Well-cooked hot dish

Kalam dolmasi (stuffed cabbage leaves) — Azerbaijani cuisine. Photograph of the dish.

Ingredients

The cabbage leaves are softened in boiling water, wrapped round the filling and simmered gently with the plums for 1–1.5 hours.

Minced meat and dishes made from it must always be fully cooked — including the middle.
Use only pasteurised milk, yoghurt, cream and cheese.

The middle of each roll should be steaming hot. Use only pasteurised yoghurt, and it is safer not to stir raw garlic into it.

Your diet during treatment is agreed with your doctor. Sample 7-day menu for the treatment period →

Cool and refrigerate within 2 hours of cooking, and eat within 1–2 days. Divide large batches into small containers so they cool faster.

Once, until steaming hot all the way through; in a microwave, stir halfway.

Low appetite. Gives a lot of energy and protein in a small portion — can help when appetite is low.
Taste changes. Aromatic spices, herbs or a little sourness can help when food tastes bland or metallic (if there are no mouth sores).
Weight loss. Energy-dense and easy to enrich (oil, cheese, yoghurt) — can help with weight loss.

These are general observations: what suits you can change from day to day.

Phase notes are general. During low counts, follow only your care team’s food rules.

Heart disease, Obesity, Liver disease, Stomach and gut. Can be fatty. With heart, liver or digestive disease, or excess weight, discuss fat content and portions with your team.
High blood pressure, Heart disease, Kidney disease. Often salty (stock, salty cheese, sausage, pickles). With high blood pressure, heart or kidney disease, discuss salt limits with your team.
Stomach and gut. Can be acidic from tomato, lemon or vinegar; keep this in mind with reflux, gastritis or mouth sores.
Stomach and gut, Lung disease. Pulses or cabbage can cause wind and bloating; keep this in mind with digestive or lung conditions (bloating can make breathing harder).

Nutrition figures from a reliable source have not been added for this dish yet.

Medical disclaimerThis information is for educational purposes only and does not replace medical advice.