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Armenian Stuffed Grape Leaves (Dolma)

Name: Armenian Stuffed Grape Leaves (Dolma)
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Dolma
Ingredients: 200 grape leaves (canned or fresh); 150g long-grain rice; 1 onion (finely chopped); 2 cloves garlic (minced); 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice; 1 tablespoon olive oil; Salt to taste; Lemon wedges for serving

Grape leaves stuffed with a fragrant mixture of rice, herbs, and spices, a staple in Armenian cuisine.

45 minutes4 servings

Method

If using fresh leaves, blanch them in boiling water for 1 minute, then refresh in ice water.
In a bowl, mix rice, onion, garlic, herbs, spices, and olive oil.
Place a small amount of the rice mixture in the center of each grape leaf.
Roll the leaves tightly, securing with a toothpick if needed.
Arrange in a pot with a bit of water, cover, and simmer for 25-30 minutes.
Serve warm with lemon wedges.

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