GRAPE LEAVES STUFFED WITH DILL-SCENTED RICE

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Categories     Herb     Rice     Appetizer     Vegetarian     Buffet     Healthy     Vegan     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes About 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup olive oil
2 large onions, finely chopped
2 cups long-grain white rice
5 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill
5 cups (or more) hot water
1 32-ounce jar grape leaves, rinsed, drained, tough stems trimmed
Plain yogurt and lemon wedges

Steps:

  • Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onions; sauté until translucent, about 7 minutes. Stir in rice, lemon juice, parsley, dill and 1 cup hot water. Season with salt and pepper. Reduce heat.
  • Cover and simmer until rice is partially cooked and no liquid remains, stirring occasionally, about 12 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Cover bottom of heavy large wide saucepan with some grape leaves. Place 1 large grape leaf on work surface. Spoon scant 1/4 cup rice mixture in center at widest part of leaf. Fold bottom of leaf over. Fold sides in. Roll up. Place seam side down in pan. Repeat filling and rolling with remaining rice filling and grape leaves, stacking filled leaves atop one another in pan if necessary. Pour enough hot water over just to cover. Place heavy large heatproof plate over stuffed grape leaves. Cover.
  • Simmer over medium-low heat until leaves are tender and rice is cooked through, about 1 hour. Using slotted spoon, transfer stuffed grape leaves to platter. Serve warm or cold with yogurt and lemon wedges.

Prasiddha Subedi
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I made these grape leaves for my family and they loved them! They're so easy to make and they taste amazing.


Indra Basnet
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These were delicious! I'll definitely be making them again.


James Jesinao
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These were good, but not great. I think I would have liked them better if the filling had more vegetables.


Furqan Hameed
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I've been making these grape leaves for years, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're so flavorful and easy to make.


Sr Sumon Sikder
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These were amazing! I made them for a potluck and everyone loved them.


Raheel Khano
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The grape leaves were a little tough, but the filling was delicious. I'll try cooking them for a little less time next time.


Jarrott Hogg
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These were really easy to make and they tasted great! I'll definitely be making them again.


Idowu Ayodeji
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I followed the recipe exactly and the grape leaves were still too sour for my taste. I think I'll try adding a little bit of sugar next time.


zXIHaUnTeDIXz boy
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These were delicious! I used brown rice instead of white rice and they were still great.


M A Kalam
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I've made these grape leaves many times, and they always turn out perfectly. The dill adds a really nice flavor.


Sylvester Togba
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These stuffed grape leaves were a hit at my party! They were so flavorful and delicious, and they looked so impressive on the platter.