DOLMADES WITH YOGURT-MINT SAUCE

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Make and share this Dolmades with Yogurt-Mint Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Jacques Lorrain

Categories     White Rice

Time 3h21m

Yield 30 pieces

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup long grain white rice
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin, ground
4 cups canned chicken broth
1/3 cup currants
1/3 cup pine nuts, toasted
1/3 cup fresh parsley, minced
1/4 cup of fresh mint, minced
1 (8 ounce) jar grape leaves, drained
1 cup plain yogurt
1/4 cup of fresh mint, minced
1 clove garlic, minced
lemon wedge

Steps:

  • FOR GRAPE LEAVES:
  • Heat 1/4 cup oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium low heat. Add onion and garlic. Saute until very tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Add rice and cumin and stir 1 minute. Add 2 cups broth and currants.
  • Cover and simmer until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
  • Transfer to bowl.
  • Mix in nuts, parsley and mint. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Cool completely.
  • (Can be made I day ahead. Cover; chill.)
  • Place grape leaves in bowl.
  • Cover with cold water and let stand 30 minutes.
  • Drain.
  • (Cut off stems.
  • Arrange 1 leaf veined side up on work surface. Place 1 rounded Tbsp of rice filling on stem end, leaving 1/2-inch border.
  • Fold 2 short sides over rice, then roll up starting at stem end.
  • Repeat with remaining leaves and filling.
  • Place seam in side down in 2 heavy 12-inch skillets.
  • Divide remaining 3 Tbsp oil and 2 cups broth between skillets.
  • Cover; simmer over medium-low heat until liquid is absorbed, about 30 minutes.
  • Uncover and let rolls cool.
  • Transfer to platter.
  • Cover and chill.
  • (Can be made 1 day ahead.) FOR SAUCE: Combine yogurt, mint, and garlic in small bowl.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Place grape leaf rolls on platter and garnish with lemon.
  • Serve with sauce. These rice-filled grape leaves are a classic Greek appetizer.

Danish Jee
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This is the best dolmades recipe I've ever tried. It's easy to follow and the results are amazing.


Keshab Baniya
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. Dolmades are now one of my favorite dishes to make.


Dairo Daniel
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These dolmades are perfect for a party or potluck. They're easy to transport and serve.


Sjkckfk
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These dolmades are a great make-ahead meal. You can make them ahead of time and reheat them when you're ready to serve.


Esther Philip
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I love how versatile this recipe is. You can use different types of meat, rice, and vegetables to create different flavor combinations.


Rachel Waters
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover grape leaves. The dolmades were delicious and easy to make.


Lebogang Magae
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I've made dolmades many times before, but this recipe is by far the best. The dolmades were so flavorful and moist.


Keanu Le Roux
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These dolmades were the perfect appetizer for my party. They were light and refreshing, and everyone loved them.


Sherrill Crumedy
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to others. The dolmades were easy to make and turned out great.


home unicorn
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This recipe is a keeper! The dolmades were so delicious, and my family loved them.


Solomon Samson
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These dolmades were a waste of time and money. They were not edible.


Shawunjonaead Chanselor
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my dolmades fell apart. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


kutanya Chris
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These dolmades were not as good as I had hoped. The grape leaves were tough and the filling was bland.


Uzair Shafeeq123
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I found the recipe to be a bit confusing, but the dolmades turned out great in the end.


Maryanne Kabiro
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The dolmades were a bit too oily for my taste, but they were still very good.


Zohaib Hafeez
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These dolmades were so flavorful and satisfying. I will definitely be making them again.


Amari Smith
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I've never made dolmades before, but this recipe made it easy. The results were delicious!


Halim Uddin
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The recipe was easy to follow, and the dolmades turned out great! I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Shane Michael
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I made these dolmades for a party, and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. I will definitely be making them again.


Imam Hussain
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These dolmades were absolutely delicious! The grape leaves were tender and flavorful, and the filling was perfectly seasoned. I especially loved the yogurt-mint sauce, which added a refreshing touch to the dish.