Dolmadakia (Stuffed Grape Leaves) Recipe

Name: Dolmadakia (Stuffed Grape Leaves)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup olive oil; 3 large onions, chopped; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 cup rice; 1 teaspoon dill weed; 1/2 cup chopped parsley; 6 scallions, minced (including green tops); 2 lemons; 2 1/2 cups water; 1 1/2 lbs grape leaves

Servings: persons

1 cup olive oil
3 large onions, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup rice
1 teaspoon dill weed
1/2 cup chopped parsley
6 scallions, minced (including green tops)
2 lemons
2 1/2 cups water
1 1/2 lbs grape leaves

1
Heat olive oil in large frying pan (reserving 2 tablespoons of the oil for later use). Saute onions with salt until transparent. Add pepper and rice, cook 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Add dill, parsley, scallions, juice of 1 lemon and 1/2 cup of the water. Cook 10 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Correct seasoning.
2
Rinse grape leaves very well; drain, separate very carefully. Place shiny side down. Put about 1 tablespoon filling on each leaf near base. Starting at base, fold over, fold in sides, then roll tightly toward tip into cigar shape.
3
Line bottom of kettle with several of the imperfect leaves (to prevent sticking). Arrange rolls in kettle, side by side, in layers. Add reserved 2 tablespoons olive oil and juice of remaining lemon and 1 cup water. Weight down with heat proof plate. Simmer gently 25 minutes. Add remaining 1 cup water, simmer 25 minutes more. Cover rolls in kettle, then refrigerate. To serve, pile stuffed grape leaves on serving plate; garnish with lemon slices. Serve at room temperature.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup olive oil, 3 large onions, chopped, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and more.

Yes, Dolmadakia (Stuffed Grape Leaves) falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Dolmadakia (Stuffed Grape Leaves)

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