Grandma Malouf'S Grape Leaves Recipe

Name: Grandma Malouf'S Grape Leaves
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Large jar grape leaves; 1 lb coarsely ground leg of lamb (call store ahead to order); 1 cup uncooked white rice (experiment with this -- I used less last time and it wasn't enough); 1 teaspoon allspice; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 2 lemons; 1 head of garlic; Garnish: yogurt

Servings: persons

Large jar grape leaves
1 lb coarsely ground leg of lamb (call store ahead to order)
1 cup uncooked white rice (experiment with this -- I used less last time and it wasn't enough)
1 teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 lemons
1 head of garlic
Garnish: yogurt

1
Rinse the brine off the vine leaves with water. If they are folded in on each other, soak them under water until they unfold. Separate the leaves, cut off the stems (if long) and set aside.
2
In a bowl combine ground lamb, uncooked rice, and spices. Taste mixture (yes!) and adjust until it tastes right.
3
Place a steamer in the bottom of a large stock pot. Stuff the grape leaves by laying a leaf shiny side down, spooning a small sausage shaped portion of lamb mixture onto the base, then folding the right and left sides over, and rolling so the tip of the leaf ends up on top. Layer the grape leaves in a circle in the bottom of the pot, interspersing garlic cloves, until the pot is full. Place a heavy plate on top of the rolled grape leaves in the pot and then fill pot with water to cover the leaves. (place plate before pouring water so leaves don't unroll in the water) Bring to a boil and add more salt to water. Clear froth off top of water. Cook for 45-55 minutes adding juice of two lemons towards the end. Drain the water (keep it for soup later) and voila!

813

kcal

Calories

Fat

108

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Large jar grape leaves, 1 lb coarsely ground leg of lamb (call store ahead to order), 1 cup uncooked white rice (experiment with this -- I used less last time and it wasn't enough), 1 teaspoon allspice, and more.

Yes, Grandma Malouf'S Grape Leaves falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Grandma Malouf'S Grape Leaves

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