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Saffron and Thyme Cypriot Stuffed Grape Leaves with Rice and Dill

Brings a subtle floral and aromatic depth.

37 minutes4 servings
Saffron and Thyme Cypriot Stuffed Grape Leaves with Rice and Dill
Photo: MirelaAndoni · CC BY-SA 4.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Soak saffron threads in a little water and add to the rice mixture before filling the grape leaves.
  2. Soak grape leaves in warm water for 10 minutes. Drain.
  3. In a pan, sauté onion and rice in olive oil until rice is slightly toasted.
  4. Mix with dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Fill grape leaves and roll tightly.
  5. Place in a pot, add 1 cup water, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes.

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