Meze & sides

Dolmades

Tender grape leaves stuffed with lemony rice and fragrant herbs.

⏱ 65 minutes total (approx.)♧ 6 servings
Mediterranean food presentation, illustrative photograph
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Method

  1. Sauté onion in olive oil; add rice and herbs, stir for 2 minutes.
  2. Place a spoonful of rice filling on each leaf and roll snugly, folding in the sides.
  3. Pack seam-side down in a saucepan and cover with stock and lemon juice.
  4. Weight with a heatproof plate; simmer gently, covered, for 40–50 minutes until rice is tender.
Home-cooking version. Times are estimates and vary with equipment and ingredient size. Follow safe food handling and cooking temperatures.
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