Dolmades - Stuffed Grape Leaves
photo by ThatSouthernBelle
- Ready In:
- 1hr 45mins
- Ingredients:
- 13
- Serves:
-
15
ingredients
- 1 (16 ounce) jar grape leaves, packed in brine
- 1 1⁄2 lbs ground lamb
- 1⁄2 cup uncooked rice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon allspice
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 dash cayenne pepper
- 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt
- pepper
- lemon wedge
directions
- Mix all ingredients well in a bowl except for Grape Leaves.
- Wrap 1 Tablespoon of meat mixture in 2 Grape Leaves. Wrap so it resembles a small cigar.
- Continue until all meat mixture is used.
- Pack stuffed Grape Leaves into the bottom of a pot. Multiple layers if needed.
- Cover the layers of stuffed Grape Leaves with any unused leaves spread over the top.
- Add water to cover over ½ inches above Grape Leaves.
- Place plate upside down over the leaves to weigh them down.
- Cover pot with its lid.
- Boil for 30 to 45 minutes.
- Remove stuffed Grape Leaves with tongs.
- Serve with Lemon wedges.
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