DOLMAS (STUFFED GRAPE LEAVES)
A favorite appetizer in Greece and throughout the Middle East. It can be prepared ahead and served either hot or cold.
Provided by threeovens
Categories Lamb/Sheep
Time 1h5m
Yield 40 appetizers, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a small bowl mix 1/2 cup chicken broth, beef, lamb, rice, onion, pine nuts, parsley, garlic and mint. Set aside.
- Gently rinse grape leaves and pat dry with paper towels. Arrange on a work surface with the shiny side down. Place 1 tablespoon meat mixture in the center of a grape leaf. Tuck in ends and roll tightly toward the leaf point. Repeat until meat mixture and leaves are used up.
- Arrange wrapped leaves, in layers, in a large sauce pan with seam side down. Cover leaves with remaining broth and the lemon juice. Weight leaves with a heavy plate to prevent opening.
- Cook over low heat 45 minutes.
- Serve with plain yogurt; garnish with lemon slices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 366.3, Fat 22.2, SaturatedFat 6.9, Cholesterol 59.3, Sodium 1151.8, Carbohydrate 21.1, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 1.2, Protein 20.9
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Sojib S
s-s@gmail.comI've never made dolmas before, but this recipe made it easy. They turned out great and my family loved them.
Neil Srivastava
n.srivastava@hotmail.frI made these dolmas for my family and they loved them! I will definitely be making them again.
Frank Bigbro
fb7@yahoo.comThese dolmas were a bit too salty for my taste. I think I'll use less salt next time.
shades 5747
s@aol.comI've been making dolmas for years, and this recipe is one of the best I've tried. The filling is so flavorful and the grape leaves are cooked to perfection.
David Baldwin
b_d23@gmail.comThese dolmas were perfect! I made them for a party and everyone loved them. I will definitely be making them again.
Sarah Wanyenze
wanyenze44@gmail.comI had a hard time rolling the grape leaves. I think I need more practice.
Same Ahmed
s-ahmed45@hotmail.frThese dolmas were a bit too sour for my taste. I think I'll use less lemon juice next time.
Fredrick Emmanuel
fe@aol.comI've never had dolmas before, but I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed them. The grape leaves were tender and the filling was flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.
Skylinkup Blog
s.blog@hotmail.comThese dolmas were delicious! I made them for my family and they loved them. I will definitely be making them again.
Patricia Nyamungu
p88@yahoo.comI had a hard time finding grape leaves, but I finally found them at a specialty store. The dolmas turned out great, but they were a lot of work.
Rashed Mondol
mondol67@gmail.comThese dolmas were a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more spices next time.
Saudi Nepal
s73@hotmail.co.ukI was pleasantly surprised by how easy these dolmas were to make. They're a bit time-consuming, but they're definitely worth the effort. The flavors are amazing!
Thomase Nutter
n.thomase43@hotmail.comThese dolmas were a hit at my party! Everyone loved them. I will definitely be making them again.
Jahangir Bozdar
b-jahangir@yahoo.comI've made dolmas before, but this recipe is definitely my favorite. The filling is so flavorful and the grape leaves are cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again!
For Me
m-for76@hotmail.comEasy to follow recipe and delicious results! I used a mix of ground beef and lamb for the filling, and it turned out perfectly. The grape leaves were a bit tricky to work with at first, but I got the hang of it after a few tries.
Yasir 2022 khan Jaan
y_j@gmail.comThese dolmas were a delightful culinary experience. The grape leaves were tender and flavorful, while the filling was a savory blend of rice, herbs, and spices. I especially appreciated the tangy flavor of the lemon-herb sauce.