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The secret to making the best dolmadakia!

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Dolmadakia are loved all over the world, and are made religiously on my moms side of the family. The secret to making these so great is in the aromatics that you add to the bottom of the pot. Instead of placing the dolmadakia straight into the bottom of the pot, add a layer of herbs with chopped garlic. This not only prevents them from burning but it always the garlic and herbs to seep throughout the whole pot. On top, grate some fresh tomato before covering them to cook. They will taste amazing, I promise you!
 
redsoxdw_ said:
Dolmadakia are loved all over the world, and are made religiously on my moms side of the family. The secret to making these so great is in the aromatics that you add to the bottom of the pot. Instead of placing the dolmadakia straight into the bottom of the pot, add a layer of herbs with chopped garlic. This not only prevents them from burning but it always the garlic and herbs to seep throughout the whole pot. On top, grate some fresh tomato before covering them to cook. They will taste amazing, I promise you!
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I didn't start doing this at first when I began making them, and the bottoms often burn! Sometimes the dolmades suck up all the water and the bottom burns.
 
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