Dolma (Stuffed Grape Leaves)

1. 1

   Saute onions in olive oil in pan, add rice and add hot water to cover.

2. 2

   Cover and simmer until rice is half cooked, about 10 minutes.

3. 3

   Turn off heat, add tomato paste, currants, nuts, and spices. Let mixture cool.

4. 4

   To prep the grape leaves, rinse in warm water and remove the stems.

5. 5

   When rice mixture is cool, place 1 teaspoon or less in center of leaf, fold in right and left sides, then roll the leaf until you have a tiny 'cigar'.

6. 6

   Place the dolma in a steamer pot.

7. 7

   Repeat until all grape leaves and/or stuffing is finished.

8. 8

   Add water to steamer cover and simmer for 30-45 minutes or until the rice inside the dolma is totally cooked.

9. 9

   Traditionally this is served cold.

10. 10

    Squeeze lemon over the dolma immediately before serving.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.