Dolmadhes Stuffed Grapevine Leaves

vine leaves stuffed with mince and rice great appetizer served with ztatziki(yoghurt dip)

• Ready In: 2 hrs
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup anise
• 6  tablespoons butter
• 2  lbs minced beef
• 4  tablespoons olive oil
• 4  chopped onions
• 1⁄4 cup parsley
• 1  dash black pepper
• 1  cup rice
• 3  teaspoons salt
• 90 -100  grape leaves, if you cant get vine leaves use dark cabbage leaves

Directions

1. put vine leaves in boiling water for 3 minutes,.
2. mix rice,meat,anise,pepper,onions and parsley.
3. put a tsp of filling in each leaf,roll lightly and tuck in edges but not too tight since rice will puff.
4. if leaves are too small use two each time.
5. be careful to fold leaves with their face on the outside.
6. take a saucepan and lay dolmadhes in layers side by side.
7. add 4 cups of water,butter and salt.
8. place a china plate on them to keep them firmly in place.
9. simmer slowly at F200 degrees for 90 minutes.
10. serve with tzatziki.