DOLMAS (STUFFED GRAPE LEAVES)

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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     dinner, project, appetizer

Time 1h

Yield About four dozen

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound lean ground pork
1 pound lean ground beef
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons parsley
1/3 cup chopped fresh coriander
1 tablespoon chopped mint
1/2 cup raw rice
Black pepper to taste
About 5 dozen large grape leaves, preserved in brine
4 cups beef broth or stock
3 cups plain yogurt

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix together the pork, beef, onion, parsley, coriander, mint, rice and black pepper.
  • Separate the grape leaves and rinse in warm water. Cut off the stems.
  • Arrange 10 leaves in a heavy-bottomed pot to keep the dolmas from burning.
  • Place each of the remaining leaves, shiny side down, on the counter. Place about 1 tablespoon of filling in the center of each leaf and roll up. Fold the stem end over the filling. Then fold in the sides and continue rolling up. Stack the rolls, seam side down, on the grape leaves in the pot. When all the filling has been used up, pour the beef broth over the dolmas. Place a plate on top of the dolmas and bring the liquid to a boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer for about 45 minutes. Drain well.
  • Serve at room temperature or cold with yogurt on the side.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 61, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 60 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

Tamal Sikdar
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I'm looking forward to trying this recipe. I love dolmas, and I'm always looking for new ways to make them.


Harleigh Skelton
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These dolmas are a great appetizer or side dish. They're also perfect for packing in a lunchbox.


Bimal Bseyal
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I've never made dolmas before, but this recipe made it easy. The instructions were clear and concise, and the dolmas turned out delicious.


ADEEB FF
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These dolmas were so good! I made them for my family and they loved them. Even my picky kids ate them all up.


Azad Electrical
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my dolmas turned out dry and bland. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Daniel Armah
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The dolmas were a bit too sour for my taste. I think I would have preferred a sweeter filling.


R H
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I love dolmas, and this recipe did not disappoint. The filling was savory and well-seasoned, and the grape leaves were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making these again!


MD MAHAFUS
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These were easy to make and turned out great! I used store-bought grape leaves, and they worked perfectly.


Axistop Gaming
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I'm not a huge fan of grape leaves, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I'm so glad I did! The dolmas were amazing. The filling was moist and flavorful, and the grape leaves were tender and delicate.


Fazal King
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These dolmas were delicious! I made them for a party and they were a huge hit. Everyone raved about how flavorful they were.


Prakash Oli
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I've been making dolmas for years, and this recipe is by far the best I've tried. The filling is perfectly seasoned, and the grape leaves are cooked to perfection. I highly recommend this recipe!