PINE NUT DOLMADES WITH YOGURT-FETA DIP
Steps:
- For pine nut dolmades:
- Place tomatoes with their juice in large bowl. Add next 7 ingredients and mix to blend. Season with salt and pepper.
- Rinse grape leaves under cold water. Drain. Cover bottom of heavy large Dutch oven with grape leaves (about 6). Place 1 grape leaf on work surface, vein side up; cut off stem. Place about 1 tablespoon rice mixture in center of leaf toward stem end. Fold sides over filling. Starting at stem end of leaf, roll up tightly as for egg roll. Place in Dutch oven, seam side down. Repeat with more leaves and rice mixture, layering dolmades when bottom of pot is filled.
- Pour lemon juice over dolmades. Cover with grape leaves (about 6). Add enough water to pot so that dolmades are almost covered. Place heatproof plate atop dolmades to weigh down. Cover pot and bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer until rice is tender almost all liquid is absorbed, about 35 minutes.
- Remove from heat; uncover. Allow dolmades to cool in pot. Drain any liquid remaining in pot. (Can be prepared 2 days ahead, Cover and chill.) Arrange dolmades on platter. Serve with Yogurt-Feta dip.
- Yogurt-Feta dip:
- Place all ingredients in processor and puree until almost smooth. Season with pepper. Chill until cold, about 2 hours. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Keep chilled.)
- Makes about 1 1/2 cups.
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Ellie preen
preen@hotmail.comOverall, I was disappointed with this recipe. I won't be making it again.
Ghazi Ok
g-ok99@hotmail.comThe yogurt-feta dip was too runny. I think it needed more yogurt.
Jayaraj Bohara
bohara54@aol.comI thought the dolmades were a bit bland. I think they needed more seasoning.
Abdul9898 I7
i-abdul989897@gmail.comThese dolmades were ok, but I've had better.
Chip Bush
chip_bush@aol.comI'm not sure what went wrong, but my dolmades turned out really dry. I think I may have overcooked them.
Sajin Lama
l_sajin51@gmail.comThese dolmades were a hit at my party! Everyone loved them.
Andy
andy@gmail.comI've made dolmades before, but this recipe is by far the best. The pine nuts and yogurt-feta dip really take them to the next level.
Beruk Berhane
berhane_b45@yahoo.comThese dolmades were a bit time-consuming to make, but they were worth the effort. They were so flavorful and delicious.
Akajiofor Adanna
akajiofor_adanna72@yahoo.comI was a little hesitant to try this recipe, but I'm so glad I did. The dolmades were amazing, and the yogurt-feta dip was the perfect finishing touch.
MaryPat Behrens
behrens62@hotmail.comThese dolmades were easy to make and turned out great! I used a store-bought grape leaves, and they worked perfectly.
Sunil Thapa
s41@gmail.comI'm not a huge fan of dolmades, but these were surprisingly good. The pine nuts and yogurt-feta dip really made the dish.
Adi sarfraj
a-sarfraj@hotmail.frThese dolmades were absolutely delicious! The pine nuts added a wonderful flavor and texture, and the yogurt-feta dip was the perfect accompaniment. I will definitely be making these again.