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Stuffed Grape Leaves Recipe

Add Step-by-Step Photos	Mamafrog / All my dishes 5 months ago This is a lot of work, but my husband says that they are better than the ones in most Middle Eastern restaurants. Once you get the hang of rolling technique it gets easier. The combination of flavors makes it all worth the effort. If you can get f... More Prep:30m Cook:50m Servings:6	Mamafrog
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Ingredients

40 preserved grape leaves, rinsed

1 cup uncooked rice (not minute rice, I use sushi rice)

1 lb. lamb, ground

1 1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp pepper

1/4 tsp allspice

1/4 tsp cinnamon

2 Tbsp canola oil

1/4 c lemon juice

Water

Plain Yogurt (optional)

Directions

In medium bowl mix rice, lamb, salt, pepper, allspice, cinnamon, and oil.

Place a heaping teaspoon of lamb stuffing on the dull side of the grape leaf. Begin rolling in a jelly roll fashion. After the first roll, tuck in the ends, and continue rolling. The roll should be firm, but not too tight because the rice expands as it cooks. If it is too tight it might burst. Repeat with the rest of the leaves and filling.

In a 2 1/2 quart pan arrange rolls in compact rows. Add enough water to just below the top row of rolls. Place a small plate on top of the rolls. This is to weigh them down so they will remain intact while they cook. Bring the pot to a boil, reduce heat. Cover and let simmer 45 minutes or until leaves are tender. Most of the water will have absorbed at this point. Uncover, add lemon juice, and cook for 5 minutes longer. Remove from heat and transfer to serving platter. Serve with yogurt.

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Comments

emilydrew 4 months, 3 weeks ago said:
By far the best grape leaves I've ever had, honestly.

kochhexe 4 months, 2 weeks ago said:
Yes, this is a great recipe - i should know, that's the way i make them, too :-) - i often add some chopped mint leaves and just a little bit of lemon to the cooking water.
and, if you grind some garlic with salt, grate some cucumber (squeeze to get rid of the liquid), add this to the rather firm yoghurt, stir, add some salt and pepper - that will go even better with the grape leaves then plain yoghurt.

trigger 4 months, 2 weeks ago said:
I will try this with some grape leaves that I have frozen from my garden.
Great post

Michael

thepiggs 3 months, 2 weeks ago said:
Your recipes sounds delicious! I love stuffed grape leaves so am looking forward to trying this.
Thanks for sharing it with us.

lor 3 months ago said:
I LOVE DOLMADES!!! This is an excellent recipe and thank you for sharing it with all of us!

jimrug1 3 months ago said:
Nice one mamma, very close to the stuffed vines leaves I am used too... High Five from me.... Jim

juliecake 2 months, 3 weeks ago said:
Wonderful recipe, fairly easy too.

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