Best 2 Worlds Greatest Grape Leaves Armenian Recipes
In the world of culinary delights, grape leaves stuffed with savory fillings have long held a cherished place. Armenian cuisine takes this culinary art to a whole new level with its mastery of "World's Greatest Grape Leaves Armenian" recipes. Discover the secrets behind this delectable dish, a symphony of flavors where tender grape leaves embrace a tantalizing medley of minced meat, aromatic herbs, and vibrant spices. Embark on a journey of taste as we unveil the secrets to preparing this iconic dish, sure to leave your taste buds captivated and yearning for more.
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GRAPE LEAVES ALEPPO
The best way to prepare delicious grape leaves, or yeb'r't in Arabic, as handed down by my grandmother from Aleppo, Syria as brought to the US in 1912.
Provided by Robert Shagawat
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Meat and Poultry
Time 2h
Yield 32
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Soak rice in cold water, and drain. In a large bowl, mix together the ground lamb, rice, allspice, salt and pepper until well blended. Place about 1 tablespoon of the meat mixture onto the center of each leaf. Fold the leaf over once, turn in the edges on each side, and then roll the leaf closed.
- Stack the leaf-rolls in a large pot, covering each layer with slices of garlic. Add just enough water to cover the rolls, then pour in the lemon juice. Add the olives to the pot for flavoring, if desired. Place a plate on top of the rolls to keep them under water.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Taste the rice for doneness. Grape leaves taste even better after sitting for several hours. Serve and enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 101 calories, Carbohydrate 9.2 g, Cholesterol 19 mg, Fat 4.5 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 902.3 mg, Sugar 0.2 g
ARMENIAN STUFFED GRAPE LEAVES
These are meatless and served cold with lemon. Another one where you might need a partner. A good appetizer for a party!
Provided by manushag
Categories Low Protein
Time 2h
Yield 70 dolmas, 70 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Saute onions in olive oil until soft, not brown. Remove from heat.
- Mix in everything else except grape leaves and lemon, cool.
- If using fresh grape leaves, blanch quickly in boiling water. If using canned or jarred, no need for this step. Rinse canned or jarred leaves to remove brine.
- Lay out one leaf, pointy side up, shiny side down, cutting off stem.
- Put a teaspoon of filling in the center, in a line. Fold up bottom of leaf to cover filling and then fold in sides and roll up to point of leaf. Don't roll too tightly because rice will expand. Similar to rolling a burrito or cigar.
- Dolma can be cooked in a double boiler to prevent scorching, or line a pot with broken leaves. Place all rolls in pot lined up neatly and stacked up until all are in pot. Cover with a plate to prevent floating.
- Squeeze 1 lemon into pot and add 2 cups of water.
- Cook over low heat for about an hour and check. If liquid is not absorbed keep cooking until no more liquid remains.
- Cool in pot without removing plate. Refrigerate until chilled and serve with lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 35.4, Fat 2, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 181.2, Carbohydrate 4.2, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.8, Protein 0.6
Tips:
- Use fresh grape leaves. Fresh grape leaves are more pliable and easier to work with than dried leaves. If you can't find fresh grape leaves, you can use dried leaves, but you will need to soak them in warm water for 30 minutes before using.
- Blanch the grape leaves before using. Blanching the grape leaves will help to soften them and make them more pliable. To blanch the leaves, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the grape leaves and boil for 30 seconds. Remove the leaves from the boiling water and immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water. Once the leaves are cool, drain them and pat them dry.
- Use a variety of fillings. You can use a variety of fillings for your grape leaves, such as rice, meat, vegetables, and herbs. Be creative and experiment with different flavors and combinations.
- Roll the grape leaves tightly. When rolling the grape leaves, make sure to roll them tightly so that the filling doesn't fall out. You can use a toothpick to secure the leaves if necessary.
- Cook the grape leaves over low heat. Cook the grape leaves over low heat so that they have time to cook through without burning. You can cook the grape leaves in a pot on the stovetop or in a baking dish in the oven.
Conclusion:
Grape leaves are a delicious and versatile ingredient that can be used to make a variety of dishes. With a little creativity, you can create your own unique grape leaf recipes that your family and friends will love.
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