Stuffed Grape Leaves

What you’ll need

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• Batch of thin, freshly-picked grape leaves (choose only the thinnest leaves)
• 1 kg uncooked rice, rinsed
• Turmeric
• Black pepper
• 2 tsp salt
• Dried mint leaves
• 1 cup raisins
• Fresh dill, finely chopped
• Parsley
• Green onions (scallions)
• Cooking oil
• 2 lemon

Let’s make it

1. Step 1

   Soak leaves in boiling hot water to soften, about 15 minutes.

2. Step 2

   Combine the rice, turmeric, pepper, salt, mint, raisins, dill, parsley and green onions.

3. Step 3

   Place some of the rice mixture on a leaf, close to one end. Fold the three smaller ends of the leaf over the filling, then roll up the remainder like a sleeping bag or mat. Repeat with remaining rice and leaves.

4. Step 4

   Place stuffed leaves in pot with a little water, oil, and lemon juice—the liquid should just barely cover the stuffed leaves.

5. Step 5

   Cover pot with lid. First bring to a boil, then lower heat.

6. Step 6

   Cook over low heat until the rice is cooked.

7. Step 7

   Place sliced lemon on top of stuffed grape leaves for added flavour, and serve.

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