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This Middle-Eastern appetizer features Uncooked rice NOT instant, Salt, Pepper, Allspice, Cinnamon. It delivers smooth, comforting richness, a pleasant kick of heat. Ideal for parties, potlucks, or as a starter before the main course. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Lebanese Stuffed Grape Leaves
Description
This Middle-Eastern appetizer features Uncooked rice NOT instant, Salt, Pepper, Allspice, Cinnamon. It delivers smooth, comforting richness, a pleasant kick of heat. Ideal for parties, potlucks, or as a starter before the main course. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.Ingredients
Directions
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Put the rice in a colander and rinse 3 times with cold water.
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Combine the salt, pepper, allspice and cinnamon and sprinkle over rice, stirring to mix well.
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Add butter and lamb to rice and mix well.
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Place grape leaves in a large bowl and cover with boiling water to soften.
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Remove and drain in colander.
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Cool.
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To stuff leaves, place a ts of the rice and meat mixture on each leaf.
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Beginning at the stem end,
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roll the leaf up over the filling, folding the sides of the leaf in, halfway toward the center, so the leaf is a nicely tucked, tight little package by the time you reach the tip.
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Repeat with remaining leaves and filling.
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Cover the bottom of a large pan with a few of the grape leaves and the lemon slices.
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In neat rows, arrange the stuffed grape leaves on top of the lemon slices.
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Invert a heavy dish on top of the grape leaves, so the bottom of the dish is pressing down on them.
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Add water to the pan, bring to a
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boil ,
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heat and
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simmer on low for about 35 minutes, or until stuffed grape leaves are tender
Nutrition Facts
Servings 1
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 1237.0kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 64.1g99%
- Saturated Fat 26.0g130%
- Cholesterol 236.3mg79%
- Sodium 9984.3mg417%
- Total Carbohydrate 121.2g41%
- Dietary Fiber 33.9g136%
- Sugars 0.2g
- Protein 69.0g138%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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