Armenian · Armenia
Armenian Sarmas
A traditional Armenian dish made with vine leaves stuffed with a rice and meat mixture, cooked in a savory sauce.
60 minutes4 servings
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Ingredients
Method
- Blanch the vine leaves in boiling water for 1 minute, then drain.
- In a bowl, mix ground beef, rice, chopped onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and cinnamon.
- Place a spoonful of the mixture in the center of each vine leaf and roll tightly.
- In a pot, heat olive oil, add the rolled vine leaves, and pour in tomato sauce and water.
- Simmer for 45 minutes.
- Serve warm with a side of yogurt or sour cream.
- Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.