Georgian · main
Stuffed Pepper (Tolma)
Stuffed Pepper (Tolma) reads umami 6.3, richness 5.1 and herbaceous 3.5 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Georgian main, about 1 hr 32 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 6.8 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 3.8 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 3.6 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 1.5 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 5.3 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 4.0 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Umami 6.3 · Richness 5.1 · Herbaceous 3.5 · Sourness 3.3 · Sweetness 3.2 · Allium 3.0 · Salinity 2.7 · Funk & Ferment 2.6 · Fruity 2.1 · Warm Spice 1.7 · Earthy 1.3 · Bitterness 1.2 · Floral 1.2 · Citrus 1.0 · Nutty 0.8 · Heat 0.7
What's in it (13)
- 4 bell peppers
- 1/2 lb ground beef
- 1/2 lb ground pork
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1/3 cup rice
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 tsp ground coriander
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- salt to taste
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 medium tomatoes, diced
- matsoni (sour yogurt) for serving
Time & effort: about 1 hr 32 min (45 min active) · effort: medium
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 86.9 kcal, 7 g protein, 3.6 g fat, 6.8 g carbs
Dietary: Contains meat · Contains dairy — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (4 steps)
- Mix ground meat with par-cooked rice, onion, herbs, cinnamon, and seasoning.
- Hollow out the peppers, fill with the meat mixture, and arrange snugly in a baking dish.
- Add chopped tomatoes and a splash of water or broth around the base, cover, and bake at 180°C for 45–50 minutes until the peppers are tender.
- Serve with matsoni on the side.
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.