Syrian

Damascus-Style Stuffed Grape Leaves

Name: Damascus-Style Stuffed Grape Leaves
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Syrian
Ingredients: 1 cup long-grain rice; 1 lb ground lamb; 1/2 cup finely chopped onion; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/4 tsp ground allspice; 24 large grape leaves; 1/2 cup water

Stuffed grape leaves filled with a savory mixture of rice, lamb, and herbs, cooked to perfection.

35 minutes4 servings

Method

In a bowl, combine rice, lamb, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, cinnamon, and allspice.
Pack the mixture into each grape leaf, rolling them tightly.
Place the rolled leaves in a pot, add water, and cover.
Cook over medium heat for 25-30 minutes until the rice is tender and the leaves are soft.
Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.

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