Dolmas (Stuffed Grape Leaves)

"I don't remember when I first eat a dolma, but have had a passion for these little treats for years. I usually buy a few in a specialty deli, but finally found a recipe I really enjoy and make them periodically for appetizer parties. I don't recall which site this came from, but I think they're delicious."
 
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Ready In:
2hrs 30mins
Ingredients:
10
Yields:
40-45 dolmas
Serves:
20-25
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ingredients

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directions

  • This recipe is not difficult but takes some time to make.
  • Drain the grape leaves and put them in a large heat-proof bowl.
  • Pour just enough boiling water over the leaves to cover and let them soak for about 20 minutes.
  • Drain and rinse under cold water.
  • In the meantime, heat 1/4 cup of olive oil in a medium skillet.
  • Add onions and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove the skillet from heat and add rice, mint, lemon zest, salt to taste and pine nuts.
  • Mix thoroughly; making sure the rice is well-coated with oil.
  • To fill the leaves, spread out one grape leaf in front of you, vein side up and stem end toward you. Place ~2 teaspoons of the rice mixture in the center, fold stem end over the filling, bring the sides of the leaf towards the center and roll tightly, forming a cylinder.
  • Repeat until all the filling in the dolmas recipe is used.
  • Place dolmas close together and seam side down in a large skillet, in a single layer, if possible. If not, separate the layers with extra grape leaves.
  • Drizzle the lemon juice and the remaining olive oil over the dolmas and add boiling water to cover.
  • Cover the pan tightly and simmer for 1 hour.
  • Let the parcels cool in the liquid, then transfer to a serving platter. Serve at room temperature.

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  1. I became enthralled with these treats when my local grocery store deli added them as an offering next to the olives at their olive bar. They are a bit of work to make so find a friend and do them together. They are YUMMY! Thank you for posting
     
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I'm a Midwesterner, turned Northwesterner for 30 years and finally a Southwesterner. I retired in 1995 and have had time to enjoy, even more, the things I love, like cooking and entertaining special people in our home--family and good friends. Fortunately, my husband enjoys cooking too (one pot meals), so he relieves me a few times a month.
 
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