Grape Leaves (Egyptian Version)
photo by Chef Dine
- Ready In:
- 1hr
- Ingredients:
- 10
- Serves:
-
20
ingredients
- 1 1⁄4 lbs ground round (or ground lamb)
- 3⁄4 cup long grain rice (cooked)
- 1 small onion (chopped fine)
- 2 garlic cloves (crushed or minced)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 (1 quart) jar pickled grape leaves, in brine, well rinsed and drained, stems cut off
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
directions
- Mix the first 7 ingredients together in a bowl (hands work the best).
- Roll or shape a small amount of meat mixture into a log shape (about the diameter of an index finger.
- Take one grape leaf and lay flat.
- Place the meat roll about 1/4 of the way up from the bottom in the middle of the leaf.
- Roll the bottom of the leaf up around the meat. Fold the left and right sides in over the roll and fold under. Continue to roll up the rest of the leaf.
- Place all of your stuffed grape leaves tightly packed together in a 9 x 13" pan.
- Cover with just enough water to meat the level of the grape leaves.
- Add olive oil and lemon juice to the water and gently stire.
- Bring to a light boil either on top of the stove or in your oven and simmer gently for 20 minutes.
- Serve hot or cold.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Chef Dine
United States
I am married to a wonderful husband who is my best friend. I love being mom to two boys. Cooking is so therapeutic for me. I love to try new recipes, there is such a sense of satisfaction when it all comes out right and my family can enjoy the fruits of my labor of love - ha ha! I love to read cookbooks, talk about cooking, talk about spices, grow herbs you name it! I'm looking forward to sharing my favorites, organizing my cookbooks and trying new soon-to-be favorites! Diann J.