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Canned Grape Leaf Meat Rolls with Spiced Rice

Name: Canned Grape Leaf Meat Rolls with Spiced Rice
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients: 200g grape leaves (canned); 150g long-grain rice; 100g ground beef; 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp cumin; 1 tsp paprika; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1/4 cup water

Stuffed grape leaves filled with a savory rice mixture, cooked to perfection and served as a side dish.

60 minutes4 servings

Method

Rinse the grape leaves and remove any tough stems.
In a bowl, mix rice, ground beef, onion, garlic, olive oil, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Place a small amount of the mixture in each grape leaf and roll tightly.
Arrange the rolls in a pot, add water, and cover.
Cook on low heat for 30-40 minutes until the rice is tender.
Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.

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