DOLMADES - STUFFED GRAPE LEAVES

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These dolmades have much more meat than rice in them which is how my dad always liked them. This is the first thing I remember cooking with my mom when I was little. She would let me "help" roll the dolmades.

Provided by ThatSouthernBelle

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h45m

Yield 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (16 ounce) jar grape leaves, packed in brine
1 1/2 lbs ground lamb
1/2 cup uncooked rice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon allspice
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 dash cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
salt
pepper
lemon wedge

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients well in a bowl except for Grape Leaves.
  • Wrap 1 Tablespoon of meat mixture in 2 Grape Leaves. Wrap so it resembles a small cigar.
  • Continue until all meat mixture is used.
  • Pack stuffed Grape Leaves into the bottom of a pot. Multiple layers if needed.
  • Cover the layers of stuffed Grape Leaves with any unused leaves spread over the top.
  • Add water to cover over ½ inches above Grape Leaves.
  • Place plate upside down over the leaves to weigh them down.
  • Cover pot with its lid.
  • Boil for 30 to 45 minutes.
  • Remove stuffed Grape Leaves with tongs.
  • Serve with Lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191.1, Fat 13.1, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 33.1, Sodium 896.9, Carbohydrate 9.4, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.1, Protein 9.3

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