Greek Dolma Aka Stuffed Grape Leaves

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• 1 (16 ounce) jar grape leaves
• 1 quart warm water
• 1 lb cooked ground beef or 1 lb lamb
• 1 cup cooked rice
• 1/2 cup minced onion
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon allspice
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/3 cup water
• 1 tablespoon minced parsley
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Recipe

• 1 because these leaves are packed in brine it is important to rinse them well in warm water before using.
• 2 separate the most perfect leaves from those which are imperfect.
• 3 line the bottom of a glass baking dish with the imperfect leaves.
• 4 it is okay to line several layers.
• 5 these imperfect leaves act as a cushioning layer for the stuffed rolls and will be discarded after baking.
• 6 mix stuffing ingredients thoroughly.
• 7 place a grape leaf vein side up and stem end toward you on the counter. near the base put 1 heaping teaspoon of stuffing.
• 8 fold both sides over stuffing and roll up from the base end to the tip.
• 9 it is important to roll them tightly so that they don't become unrolled while cooking them.
• 10 lay the rolls very close to each other in rows.
• 11 it is okay to make several layers if necessary.
• 12 pour in warm water that will barely cover the first layer.
• 13 .
• 14 cover dish and bake in oven at 350 degrees about 45 minutes.