Grape Leaf Rolls With Olive Oil

Submitted by whitestarfish

"Thia is famous Turkish 'sarma dolma'.its origin is 'sarma'.you may also take a look at my link in the forum of middle east.in the link of this Greek site, this meal is regarded as 'Turkish'."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 30mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Yields: 4 dishes
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 500 g grape leaves (washed )
• 1 cup washed and drained rice
• 1⁄2 cup virgin olive oil
• 3 medium chopped onions
• 3 tablespoons pine nuts
• 1 tablespoon currants
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon dried mint
• salt
• 1 cup hot water
• 4 tablespoons sugar

directions

1. boil the leaves in water for 3 minutes abd cut off the stems.
2. In a large dish,mix all ingredients excepting leaves.
3. as in the link, hold leaves form its stem and fold the top with filling.
4. ( the matte part of leaf will be filled).
5. then fold two sides of leaves and roll and close up them.
6. place them side by side in a po t(there will be no space among them).
7. pour 1 cup hot water into pot and cook at low heat untill the water evaporates.
8. cool it and then serve with lemon slices.