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Friday, September 16, 2011

Dolmathes (Stuffed Grape Leaves)

Ingredients:

1/3 C olive oil
1/2 C chopped onion
1 lb ground beef or lamb
3/4 C uncooked rice
1 T dried mint leaves
1/2 t salt
1/4 t pepper
1 C water
1 jar grape leaves -- about 40
2 C beef broth (approx)

Directions:

Heat olive oil in a large heavy pan and saute the onion until golden. Add ground mean and saute until no longer pink. Add the rice, seasonings, and water. Simmer covered for 10 minutes or until the water is absorbed. Remove from heat and cool for 30 minutes before stuffing the grape leaves.

Drain the brine from the leaves and rinse under cold running water. Drain and pat dry. With the stem end facing you, place about 1 tablespoon of the meat filling on the leaf. Fold the stem end forward to cover the filling. Fold in the two sides, and roll.

Line a large skillet or saucepan with broken unfilled grape leaves. Pack the rolls tightly into the pan, seam-side down, in layers. Pour the beef broth over the rolls until they are just covered with liquid. Weight it with a heavy plate to keep the rolls from opening. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer and cook for 30 minutes.

You can pour off one cup of broth to use in making egg-lemon sauce. Serve warm with egg lemon sauce if desired.

Source: International Creative Cookbooks' Greek Cooking

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