Yaprach (Stuffed Grape Leaves)

1. 1

   Mix all the ingredients except for the grape leaves together in a large bowl.

2. 2

   Rinse the grape leaves well in hot water and leave them in a bowl of hot water while you work with each one individually.

3. 3

   Place one leaf on your working surface, smooth side down.

4. 4

   Take one teaspoon of rice filling (measure according to the size of the leaf) and place it in a finger shape in the middle of the leaf.

5. 5

   Roll the outer edges towards but not quite reaching the middle.

6. 6

   Roll from the bottom towards the top into a cigar shape and place in a large pot.

7. 7

   Continue until all the leaves and filling has been used up, placed the filled leaves in the pot in a circular fashion, one level on top of another.

8. 8

   Add water until slightly covering the leaf layers.

9. 9

   Add a few drops of oil, a pinch of pepper and citric acid and 1/2 tablespoon of tomato paste to the water.

10. 10

    Boil covered until all the water has been absorbed.

11. 11

    Remove from heat.

12. 12

    Place a kitchen towel between the pot and cover, cover well and return to a small flame.

13. 13

    Cook for an additional 1/2 hour.

14. 14

    Serve hot or cold.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.