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Dolma Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 1 (16 oz) jar grape leaves, drained & rinsed
  • 3 c uncooked white rice
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/4 tsp curry powder (optional)
  • 1 potato, sliced into rounds
  • 1/2 tsp ground allspice
  • 1 c canned tomato sauce
  • 2 c water, or as needed
  • 1 tsp minced fresh parsley
  • 2 tbsps vegetable oil
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper

Directions
  • Step #1 In a medium bowl, mix together the uncooked rice, parsley, allspice, ground beef, pepper & curry powder until well mixed.
  • Step #2 Pour oil into the bottom of a large pot, & spread to cover.
  • Step #3 Make a layer of potato slices to cover the bottom of the pan.
  • Step #4 The dolmas should not be able to touch the bottom of the pan.
  • Step #5 Lay the grape leaves out flat on a cutting board.
  • Step #6 Place about a tbsp of the beef mixture in the center of one leaf.
  • Step #7 Fold sides in towards the center, then roll up from the bottom loosely.
  • Step #8 Set in the pot seam side down.
  • Step #9 Repeat with the remaining mixture & leaves.
  • Step #10 For large leaves, you may cut them in half at the center vein.
  • Step #11 Place a heavy dinner plate on top of the dolma to keep them from unraveling.
  • Step #12 The cooking pot should be about 2/3 full.
  • Step #13 Pour tomato sauce & water over the dolma.
  • Step #14 The liquid should cover them by at least one inch.
  • Step #15 Adjust the amount of water if necessary.
  • Step #16 Bring to a boil, & let simmer for 45 mins to 1 hr, then cover, until all liquid has been absorbed & rice is tender.
  • Step #17 .
  • Enjoy the Dolma recipe

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