Stuffed grape leaves (dolmades)
Stuffed grape leaves (dolmades) recipe in the greek category
Recipe ingredients:
- 1 1/2 pounds ground round or turkey
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup raw rice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon mint
- 1 tablespoon parsley
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 cup canned tomatoes, undrained
- 1/2 teaspoon dill
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1 (16 ounce) jar grapevine leaves
- 3 bouillon cubes
- 1 tablespoon butter
Recipe method:
- Combine first ten ingredients and mix well.
- Wash the grape leaves carefully and remove the brine.
- Put any broken leaves into the bottom of a greased Dutch oven.
- Put a heaping teaspoon of the mixture in the center of each leaf.
- Fold edges over and roll tightly toward point of leaf.
- Dissolve bouillon cubes in enough water to cover the rolls, then pour over the rolls. Dot tops with butter.
- Cover with a heavy plate to prevent the rolls from opening as the rice puffs.
- Cover the pan and steam over low heat for 1 hour or until leaves are tender.
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