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Stuffed Grape Leaves (dolmades) Recipe

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Step #1 To prepare the grape leaves: Drain the jar & carefully remove the roll of leaves.
Step #2 Separate the leaves, rinsing them & stacking them (be careful not to tear them).
Step #3 Set aside.
Step #4 Chop the canned tomatoes finely (I process in a food processor/blender).
Step #5 Combine the lamb, scallions, tomatoes & their liquid, olive oil, & mint.
Step #6 Lay a grape leaf, vein side up with stem pointing toward you, on your work surface.
Step #7 Place a tbsp of filling at the base of the leaf & roll up, tucking in at the sides to make a little bundle.
Step #8 (You want to roll it up tight enough so that it stays together but leave a little room for the rice to expand as it cooks).
Step #9 Repeat until all filling and/or grape leaves are used up, placing each bundle seam side down into a cooking pot.
Step #10 Squeeze lemon juice over the bundles, then add water nearly to cover.
Step #11 Place a small plate over the bundles to weigh them down (so they won't fall apart during cooking).
Step #12 Cover up & bring to a boil; reduce heat & let simmer for 1 hr.
Step #13 Serve hot or cold.
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