Introduction: Stuffed Grape Leaves, or Dolma, is a beloved dish in Arabic cuisine. Grape leaves are filled with a savory mixture of rice, ground meat, and spices, then cooked to perfection. This dish is a perfect appetizer or main course for a dinner party.
Ingredients:
- 1 jar grape leaves, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup rice, rinsed
- 1/2 lb ground beef or lamb
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp ground allspice
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 cups chicken broth
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions:
- In a bowl, mix rice, ground meat, onion, garlic, pine nuts, parsley, allspice, cinnamon, salt, and pepper.
- Lay a grape leaf flat and place a spoonful of the rice mixture in the center. Fold the sides over and roll tightly.
- Place the rolled grape leaves in a pot, seam side down.
- Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, then add chicken broth.
- Cover the pot and simmer for 1 hour until the leaves are tender and the rice is cooked.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Why You’ll Love It: Dolma is a delicious and elegant dish that’s perfect for entertaining. The combination of flavors and textures makes it a standout meal.