Grape Leaves Stuffed with Rice – Yaprak Sarmasi
2019-06-05- Cuisine: Turkish
- Course: Appetizer
- Skill Level: Intermediate
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- Yield : 1
- Servings : 8+
- Prep Time : 40m
- Cook Time : 60m
- Ready In : 1:40 h
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Sarma also know as stuffed grape leaves. It is the ultimate finger food and are often served as a side dish.
Ingredients
- 400gr fresh grape leaves
- 2/3 cup olive oil
- 2 cups rice
- 2 onions, finely chopped
- 3 tbsp pine nuts
- 1tbsp dried mint
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp small black currants
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley
- 3 tbsp virgin olive oil
- 2 cups hot water
Method
Step 1
Put the currants in hot water to allow them to swell, drain and put to one side.
Step 2
To prepare the grape leaves, cover with enough cold water and bring to the boil. Add the leaves and leave for about 5 minutes to soften them. Drain and remove the stems.
Step 3
Heat the 3 tbsp oil in a deep pan and gently saute the pine nuts until golden. Be careful not to burn them!
Step 4
Add the chopped onions and saute until soft. Add the currants, rice, sugar, cinnamon and saute 1-2 minute.
Step 5
Add the hot water, salt and stir once and continue cooking for about 15 minutes or until the water has been absorbed.
Step 6
Finally add dried mint and parsley and mix them all.
Step 7
Place each leaf on a plate.
Step 8
Place 1 tbsp of the stuffing at the stalk end.
Step 9
Fold the two sides in and roll it on like a cigarette. Pop it onto the other plate and repeat with the remaining filling and leaves.
Step 10
Place them tightly side by side in a saucepan.
Step 11
Pour 2 cups hot water, the olive oil and the lemon juice over them.
Step 12
Weigh them down with a plate (otherwise they will float and unwrap themselves).
Step 13
Bring to the boil, then turn the heat right down, Cover and cook over a low heat for about 35 minutes or until the dolmas are tender.
Step 14
Let cool. Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with the lemon wedges or slices. Enjoy!