Stuffed Grape Leaves:
- 2 1/2 cups al dente white rice, cooked and cooled
- 1 large bunch medium washed and finely chopped parsley
- 2 large white onions finely chopped
- 2/3 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- Medium jar grape leaves
- 1/4 olive oil
- 3/4 cup lemon juice
- Add to the cooked and cooled white rice the parsley, white onions, lemon juice and olive oil and then blend.
- After blending these ingredients estimate adding a large tablespoon for each leaf.
- Lay the de-stemmed and rinsed grape leaf shiny side down, place portion of rice mixture in the center near the stem end and roll keeping stuffing close to end of leaf.
- Start folding in the sides and continue to roll keeping ends closed and stuffing secure inside.
- Lay "stem" down (the end of the roll) in a flat pan and continue doing so until each one is side by side close together, keeping them from opening when cooking.
- You can often place at least 2 layers if making large amounts, but more layering is not recommended.
- Pour over leaves enough water to reach top layer only and bring to a boil and cook for about 10 to 15 minutes.
- Add more water only if necessary, so as not to burn the leaves.
- Water should all be evaporated in this period of time if not, drain remaining water.
- Remove from burner and let cool for about 1/2 hour.
- Then transfer in single layers into flat pans and pour over a mixture of lemon and olive oil and place in refrigerator cool and marinate overnight or at least several hours before serving.
- Can be stored for at least 2 to 3 days in refrigerator.
white rice, medium washed, white onions, lemon juice, olive oil, grape leaves, olive oil, lemon juice
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/stuffed-grape-leaves-recipe.html (may not work)