Traditional Grape Leaves

Don't miss the chance to prepare this recipe for grape leaves, a typical dish of Lebanese cuisine. The grape leaves come from the vine and are filled with ground lamb, rice, and herbs. They are delicious!
Ingredients
30
Servings
  • 500 grams ground lamb
  • 2 cups white rice, cooked
  • 1 cup onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons peppermint, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cups cilantro
  • 1/4 cups dill
  • water, heat
  • 30 fig leaf
  • salt
  • 1/4 cups butter, melted
  • 1 cup water
  • salsa de ajo, for serving
Preparation
40 mins
1h 30 mins
Low
  • Mix the ground lamb, white rice, onion, mint, cilantro, and dill in a bowl, season with salt. Set aside.
  • Soak the grape leaves in hot water for 5 seconds, remove and fill with the prepared meat, fold and form a roll, as if it were a burrito. Repeat this operation until the filling is finished.
  • Arrange the stuffed grape leaves in the pot so that they are pressed together. Create a base, pour some melted butter, season with salt, and repeat this operation, forming layers until the pot is full.
  • Add the water to the pot and cover, this will help create a steamy environment during cooking. Cook for a period of one to two hours on medium heat, depending on the leaves, as they should be very soft and easily break apart when cooking is finished.
  • Once the grape leaves are cooked, serve them with garlic sauce or your preferred accompaniments.

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