Dolmas Pilaf

Name: Dolmas Pilaf
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 pound ground lamb; 1 onion (8 oz.), peeled and chopped; 2 cups long-grain white rice; 1 cup rinsed, chopped preserved grape leaves (reserve 2 tablespoons brine from jar); 2 tablespoons chopped parsley; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill; 1/2 cup pine nuts; 1/2 cup dried currants

9 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound ground lamb
1 onion (8 oz.), peeled and chopped
2 cups long-grain white rice
1 cup rinsed, chopped preserved grape leaves (reserve 2 tablespoons brine from jar)
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
1/2 cup pine nuts
1/2 cup dried currants

Directions

1

Heat oil in a 4- to 6-quart pan over medium-high heat. Add lamb and onion and stir frequently until lamb is crumbly and browned, 5 to 7 minutes.
2

Add rice, grape leaves, parsley, dill, pine nuts, currants, reserved brine, and 4 cups water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer, cover, and cook until rice is tender to bite, 20 to 25 minutes.