Burcu Stuffed Peppers Canned – 400 g

Small green peppers packed with seasoned rice and gently cooked until tender: stuffed peppers are a much-loved part of every Turkish meze table. This 400g tin from Burcu saves you hours of preparation, giving you neat, ready-to-serve peppers you can enjoy straight from the tin or warmed through.

A Turkish Kitchen Classic

In Turkey, biber dolması is one of the most familiar dishes in home cooking. Dolma comes from the Turkish verb doldurmak, meaning to fill, and it covers a whole family of vegetables stuffed with rice or meat. Peppers are among the most popular because their mild flavour and thin walls soften beautifully as they cook.

Every family seems to have its own version of stuffed peppers. Some prefer them cold with lemon, others warm with yoghurt, and many grandmothers insist on a particular mix of herbs that has been handed down for generations. Whatever the recipe, the dish is a reminder of long family lunches and busy kitchens full of conversation.

The cold version, cooked in olive oil, usually has a fragrant rice filling made with onions, tomato, herbs and warm spices such as allspice, black pepper and dried mint. Some regional recipes also add pine nuts and currants for a gentle sweetness. The peppers are then simmered slowly until the rice is soft and the flavours have fully blended.

Why Choose a Tinned Version?

Making dolma from scratch is a labour of love. The peppers have to be cored, the filling prepared and partly cooked, every pepper stuffed by hand and the whole pot simmered for nearly an hour. A good ready-to-eat dolma lets you enjoy the same comforting flavours in seconds, which is ideal for busy households, last-minute guests or anyone who misses the taste of home.

• Ready to serve straight from the tin
• Soft peppers with a well-seasoned rice centre
• Convenient 400g size for two to three people as a side
• Easy to keep in the cupboard for quick meals

How to Serve Stuffed Peppers

Cold, as a Meze

Arrange the peppers on a plate, drizzle with a little extra virgin olive oil and add a few lemon wedges. Serve alongside hummus, white cheese, pickles and fresh bread for a relaxed sharing platter.

Warm, With Yoghurt

Heat gently in a covered pan with a splash of water until warmed through. Spoon over thick garlic yoghurt and finish with butter sizzled with red pepper flakes, just as many Turkish families do at home.

As Part of a Meal

Serve two or three peppers beside grilled köfte, chicken or fish with a crisp shepherd's salad. They also make a handy addition to lunch boxes and picnics, since they taste just as good cold the next day.

Storage and Allergens

Store unopened tins in a cool, dry place. Once opened, transfer any leftovers to a sealed container, keep refrigerated and eat within a couple of days. Please check the label for the full ingredient list and allergen information before serving.

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