Though its name stems from the Turkish soğan dolması, which translates as stuffed onions, this dish is a part of traditional Bosnian cuisine. It consists of onion bulbs that are blanched and stuffed with a flavorful combination of minced meat, rice, various spices, and (optionally) onions and grated carrots.
When stuffed, the bulbs are layered and slowly cooked in the oven, usually in a small amount of water. The final addition is a layer of sour cream or a combination of flour and paprika, typically generously smeared on top. Sogan-dolma is a Bosnian classic, enjoyed throughout the country, although it is typically associated with the southern regions.