Grape Leaf Rolls

6 ingredients
11 steps

Ingredients

  • 100 grape leaves
  • 1 c. rice (uncooked)
  • 1 1/2 lb. lamb/beef, coarsely chopped
  • pepper, cinnamon and allspice to taste
  • 1 Tbsp. salt
  • 2 lemons

Directions

  1. 1
    Wash grape leaves; wash and drain rice.
  2. 2
    Mix rice, lamb, spices and juice of one lemon.
  3. 3
    Place about 1 tablespoon meat mixture on veined side of each grape leaf.
  4. 4
    Spread across in a line; turn in the side ends and roll up completely.
  5. 5
    Line bottom of pan with 3 or 4 grape leaves on pan rack.
  6. 6
    Place evenly in rows in layers, crisscrossing each layer.
  7. 7
    Use an inverted plate to hold down rolls.
  8. 8
    Add water to cover.
  9. 9
    Bring to boil; reduce to low heat and cook 20 to 30 minutes.
  10. 10
    Add juice of 1 lemon five minutes before removing from heat.
  11. 11
    Can be served with yogurt or sour cream.

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