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Dolmas (Stuffed Grape Leaves)

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Ingredients

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1 tbsp olive oil
2 onions – minced
1 1/2 cups white rice – uncooked
2 tbsp tomato paste
2 tbsp dried currants
2 tbsp pine nuts
1 tbsp ground cinnamon
1 tbsp dried mint
1 tbsp dried dill weed
1 tsp ground allspice
1 tsp ground cumin
8 oz grape leaves – drained and rinsed

Nutritional information

207
calroies
39.1 g
carbohydrates
5.3 g
protein
3.8 g
fat
847 mg
sodium
0 mg
cholesterol

Dolmas (Stuffed Grape Leaves)

Features:
  • Vegan
Cuisine:
    • 45 mins
    • Serves 4
    • Easy

    Ingredients

    How to make Dolmas (Stuffed Grape Leaves)

    • Heat oil in a medium saucepan at a medium temperature.
    • Sauté onions until they turn tender.
    • Stir in rice and cover with hot water.
    • Cover the pan and let simmer until the rice is half cooked.
    • Remove from heat.
      • Stir in allspice, cinnamon, cumin tomato paste, currants, pine nuts, cinnamon, mint leaves, and dill weed.
      • Let mixture cool.
    • Prepare a large pot by placing an inverted plate on the bottom.
      • Note: This protects the dolmas from direct heat when steaming.
    • Rinse grape leaves in warm water.
      • Drain and cut off any stems.
    • Place 1 tsp of the rice mixture in the center of a leaf.
      • Fold in the sides and roll into a cigar shape.
      • Place in prepared pot.
      • Repeat with remaining ingredients.
    • Cover the bottom of the first layer of dolmas with warm water.
    • Cover the pot and let simmer over low heat for 30-45 minutes, or until rice is cooked completely.
    • Check the water level frequently; add more as necessary.

    Trivia

    Grape leaf dolmas are aslo referred to as sarma.

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