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Levantine · Turkey

Classic Stuffed Grape Leaves (Dolma)

A traditional Levantine dish made with grape leaves filled with a mixture of rice, herbs, and spices.

60 minutes4 servings
Classic Stuffed Grape Leaves (Dolma)
Photo: Mervat Salman · CC BY-SA 4.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Rinse the grape leaves thoroughly and remove any stems.
  2. In a bowl, mix the rice, onion, parsley, garlic, cumin, cinnamon, salt, and pepper.
  3. Place a small amount of the rice mixture in the center of each grape leaf.
  4. Roll the leaves tightly, tucking in the sides as you go.
  5. In a large pot, heat the olive oil and add the rolled grape leaves.
  6. Pour in enough water to cover the leaves, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30-40 minutes.
  7. Serve warm with lemon wedges.

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