Best 4 Greek Dolma Aka Stuffed Grape Leaves Recipes

DOLMAS (STUFFED GRAPE LEAVES)

Steps:

• Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Saute onions until tender. Stir in rice and hot water to cover. Cover and simmer until rice is half cooked, about 10 minutes.
• Remove from heat and stir in tomato paste, currants, pine nuts, cinnamon, mint leaves, dill weed, allspice and cumin. Let mixture cool.
• Prepare a large pot by placing an inverted plate on the bottom; this protects the dolmas from direct heat when steaming.
• Rinse grape leaves in warm water; drain and cut off any stems. Place about 1 teaspoon of the cooled rice mixture in the center of a leaf. Fold in the sides and then roll into a cigar shape. Place in prepared pot. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
• Pour in just enough warm water to reach the bottom of the first layer of dolmas. Cover and simmer over low heat for 30 to 45 minutes, or until rice is totally cooked. Check the water level often and add more as necessary.

DOLMADES (STUFFED GRAPE LEAVES)

Steps:

• 1. Saute the chopped onions in half the olive oil. Add rice, salt, pepper, parsley, dill and spearmint. Mix well. Add half a glass of water. Cook until the water is absorbed.
• 2. The vine leaf is placed with the surface that had the stem face up with the stem facing towards you. Using a teaspoon, place a heaped spoonful in the center of the leaf. Next fold the stem end of the leaf into the center, followed by each side and finish by folding it into a cylinder.
• 3. It's best to use a large saucepan with a large surface area. Line the bottom with small, broken or left-over grape leaves and starting at the center place each stuffed leaf in a row, trying not to leave too much space between them, this avoids breakage.
• 4. Add the remaining oil, 2 cups of boiling water and the lemon juice.Place a large dinner plate on top to hold the leaves down in liquid. Bring to the boil and simmer for about 20-30 minutes until the rice is soft. Serve cold with Greek yogurt.

GREEK DOLMA AKA STUFFED GRAPE LEAVES

Steps:

• Because these leaves are packed in brine it is important to rinse them well in warm water before using.
• Separate the most perfect leaves from those which are imperfect.
• Line the bottom of a glass baking dish with the imperfect leaves.
• It is okay to line several layers.
• These imperfect leaves act as a cushioning layer for the stuffed rolls and will be discarded after baking.
• Mix stuffing ingredients thoroughly.
• Place a grape leaf vein side up and stem end toward you on the counter. Near the base put 1 heaping teaspoon of stuffing.
• Fold both sides over stuffing and roll up from the base end to the tip.
• It is important to roll them tightly so that they don't become unrolled while cooking them.
• Lay the rolls very close to each other in rows.
• It is okay to make several layers if necessary.
• Pour in warm water that will barely cover the first layer.
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• Cover dish and bake in oven at 350 degrees about 45 minutes.

DOLMA (STUFFED GRAPE LEAVES)

Steps:

• Sauté onions in olive oil in pan, add rice and add hot water to cover.
• Cover and simmer until rice is half cooked, about 10 minutes.
• Turn off heat, add tomato paste, currants, nuts, and spices. Let mixture cool.
• To prep the grape leaves, rinse in warm water and remove the stems.
• When rice mixture is cool, place 1 teaspoon or less in center of leaf, fold in right and left sides, then roll the leaf until you have a tiny 'cigar'.
• Place the dolma in a steamer pot.
• Repeat until all grape leaves and/or stuffing is finished.
• Add water to steamer cover and simmer for 30-45 minutes or until the rice inside the dolma is totally cooked.
• Traditionally this is served cold.
• Squeeze lemon over the dolma immediately before serving.