Stuffed Grape Leaves

Stuffed Grape Leaves

Stuffed Grape Leaves is a home-style staple dish. Ingredients and step-by-step instructions are below, with notes for home cooking.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Rice
  • 2 cups Chicken Stock
  • 1 cup Tomato Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil
  • 1/4 tsp Ground Allspice
  • 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1 chopped Onion
  • 1/2 cup Raisins
  • 1/2 cup Dill
  • 1/2 cup Pine Nuts
  • Juice of 1 Lemon
  • To taste Salt
  • To taste Pepper

Steps

  1. Wash rice in cold water until water runs clear.
  2. Sauté onions in olive oil until tender.
  3. Add spices and stir until fragrant.
  4. Add remaining ingredients.
  5. Bring to a gentle boil, then simmer for 30 minutes until all stock is absorbed and rice is tender.
  6. Serve as a side dish or filling for dolmas.