DOLMADES WITH YOGURT-MINT SAUCE
Make and share this Dolmades with Yogurt-Mint Sauce recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Jacques Lorrain
Categories White Rice
Time 3h21m
Yield 30 pieces
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- FOR GRAPE LEAVES:
- Heat 1/4 cup oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium low heat. Add onion and garlic. Saute until very tender, about 10 minutes.
- Add rice and cumin and stir 1 minute. Add 2 cups broth and currants.
- Cover and simmer until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
- Transfer to bowl.
- Mix in nuts, parsley and mint. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cool completely.
- (Can be made I day ahead. Cover; chill.)
- Place grape leaves in bowl.
- Cover with cold water and let stand 30 minutes.
- Drain.
- (Cut off stems.
- Arrange 1 leaf veined side up on work surface. Place 1 rounded Tbsp of rice filling on stem end, leaving 1/2-inch border.
- Fold 2 short sides over rice, then roll up starting at stem end.
- Repeat with remaining leaves and filling.
- Place seam in side down in 2 heavy 12-inch skillets.
- Divide remaining 3 Tbsp oil and 2 cups broth between skillets.
- Cover; simmer over medium-low heat until liquid is absorbed, about 30 minutes.
- Uncover and let rolls cool.
- Transfer to platter.
- Cover and chill.
- (Can be made 1 day ahead.) FOR SAUCE: Combine yogurt, mint, and garlic in small bowl.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Place grape leaf rolls on platter and garnish with lemon.
- Serve with sauce. These rice-filled grape leaves are a classic Greek appetizer.
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Lala
[email protected]I'm a vegetarian, so I used lentils instead of ground beef in the filling. The dolmades were still very flavorful and satisfying.
Rana TaMi
[email protected]I added some chopped walnuts to the filling and they really took the dolmades to the next level.
Sadiq Ur Rehman
[email protected]I'm allergic to grape leaves, so I made the dolmades with cabbage leaves instead. They turned out great!
Wawa Awaw
[email protected]Overall, I thought the dolmades were just okay. They weren't bad, but they weren't amazing either.
Md Hasibur Rahman
[email protected]The grape leaves were tough and the filling was dry. I won't be making this recipe again.
Maan Maan
[email protected]The dolmades were a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add more spices next time.
Ankita Dey
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of dolmades, but these were actually pretty good. The filling was tasty and the grape leaves were soft.
Brian Kibet
[email protected]These dolmades were a hit at my party! Everyone loved them.
Hmida Ouariach
[email protected]I love dolmades and this recipe is one of the best I've tried. The filling was perfectly seasoned and the grape leaves were cooked to perfection.
M bilal Abid
[email protected]The dolmades were a bit time-consuming to make, but they were definitely worth the effort. They were so flavorful and satisfying.
Jessica Ruiz
[email protected]I've never made dolmades before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! My family loved them.
Salmankhan Sallubhy
[email protected]These dolmades were absolutely delicious! The filling was flavorful and the grape leaves were tender. The yogurt-mint sauce was the perfect complement, adding a refreshing touch to the dish.