Turkish Stuffed Grape Leaves with Currants

Name: Turkish Stuffed Grape Leaves with Currants
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 2 h
Cuisine: Middle Eastern, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 cup (200g) long-grain rice; 1 tablespoon (12g) sugar; ¼ teaspoon (0.5g) cinnamon; 1 tablespoon (14g) butter or plant-based butter; Zest and juice of one lemon; 1 cup (240ml) vegetable stock; ¼ cup (40g) dried currants; ¼ cup (35g) pine nuts; Salt and pepper to taste; 1 16- oz jar grape leaves in brine (about 60 to 70 leaves); 1 teaspoon 5g salt (for boiling water); Olive oil for brushing; Juice of 2 lemons; Extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

Prep:45minCook:1h 15min

Turkish stuffed grape leaves, or Yalanci Dolma, are filled with a savory mixture of currants, pine nuts, and lemony rice. Their sweet and warm flavors distinguish them from other vegetarian versions.

Updated at: Thu, 12 Dec 2024 13:13:42 GMT