DOLMAS (STUFFED GRAPE LEAVES)

Dolmas (Stuffed Grape Leaves) image

Provided by Marian Burros

Time 1h

Yield About four dozen

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Ingredients

1 pound lean ground pork
1 pound lean ground beef
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons parsley
1/3 cup chopped fresh coriander
1 tablespoon chopped mint
1/2 cup raw rice
Black pepper to taste
About 5 dozen large grape leaves, preserved in brine
4 cups beef broth or stock
3 cups plain yogurt

Steps:

In a large bowl, mix together the pork, beef, onion, parsley, coriander, mint, rice and black pepper.
Separate the grape leaves and rinse in warm water. Cut off the stems.
Arrange 10 leaves in a heavy-bottomed pot to keep the dolmas from burning.
Place each of the remaining leaves, shiny side down, on the counter. Place about 1 tablespoon of filling in the center of each leaf and roll up. Fold the stem end over the filling. Then fold in the sides and continue rolling up. Stack the rolls, seam side down, on the grape leaves in the pot. When all the filling has been used up, pour the beef broth over the dolmas. Place a plate on top of the dolmas and bring the liquid to a boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer for about 45 minutes. Drain well.
Serve at room temperature or cold with yogurt on the side.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 61, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 60 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams