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Wash the rice in two or three changes of cold water, drain and put in a mixing bowl. Add the minced meat and squeeze the fresh tomatoes with your hands over the meat and rice, extracting as much juice and pulp as you can, then place the skins at the bottom of the pan in which you will cook the stuffed vegetables. If you are using canned tomatoes, use chopped ones and pour them straight over the meat and rice. Season with cinnamon, allspice, pepper and salt to taste and mix together with your hands to blend well. Taste, adjust seasoning if necessary, and use with the vegetable of your choice. |