Dolmadakia yalantzi (stuffed vine leaves with rice)

Posted on May 7, 2010 in Main Dishes | 0 comments

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2kgr vine leaves
• 1/2kgr rice (Carolina)
• 10 green onions
• 2 onions, chopped
• Dill (chopped)
• Mint (chopped)
• 1.5 cup olive oil
• Salt, Pepper

Stuffed vine leaves with rice

METHOD

1. In a saucepan put enough water and when it starts to boil add the vine leaves and let it boil for 3 minutes and let it dry.
2. In a saucepan put 1 cup of olive oil and saute green onions, onions, rice, dill, mint, salt and pepper, stir and add 1/2 cup water.
3. Βoil rice for 10 minutes and let it get cool.
4. At the bottom of a pot put some vine leaves (not to stick the stuffed vine leaves).
5. On each vine leaf add mixture (using a teaspoon) and wrap it carefully.
6. Place the wrapped vine leaves round in a pot.
7. Add 2 cups hot water over stuffed vine leaves and put a heavy plate so they not fall apart.
8. Simmer food for 50 minutes (until rice is cooked).
9. If necessary add a little water.