Eastern European · Romania
Traditional Stuffed Grape Leaves with Yogurt Mint Sauce
A classic dish of grape leaves stuffed with a savory rice and herb mixture, served with a cooling yogurt mint sauce.
50 minutes6 servings

Ingredients
Method
- Soak grape leaves in water for 10 minutes to soften.
- In a bowl, mix rice, chopped onion, garlic, dill, parsley, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Place a small amount of the rice mixture in the center of each grape leaf.
- Roll the leaves tightly and place them in a pot.
- Pour enough water to cover the leaves, add olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes.
- While the leaves are cooking, mix yogurt, chopped mint, salt, and pepper for the sauce.
- Serve the stuffed grape leaves with the yogurt mint sauce on the side.