Stuffed Grape Leaves

Ingredients

• 300 g grape leaves
• 200 g long-grain rice
• 200 g onions
• 5 tbsp olive oil
• 4 tbsp pine nuts
• 4 tbsp raisins
• 0.5 bunch Parsley
• 0.5 bunch dill
• 2 sprigs Mint
• 1 lemon (juice)
• Salt
• Pepper
• 1 tsp piment powder

Instructions

1. 1.

   Step 1

2. 2.

   Wash the rice and put it in a pot. Cover with water and parboil for about 15 minutes.

3. 3.

   Step 2

4. 4.

   Briefly dip the grape leaves in boiling water, then lay them on a kitchen towel to drain and cut off the stems.

5. 5.

   Step 3

6. 6.

   Drain the rice and place it in a large bowl. Soak the raisins in lukewarm water. Peel and finely dice the onions. Pick the herbs and finely chop them.

7. 7.

   Step 4

8. 8.

   Add the drained raisins, herbs, and onions to the rice. Add the pine nuts, half of the lemon juice, and 2 tbsp oil and mix well. Season with salt, pepper, and piment.

9. 9.

   Step 5

10. 10.

    For each leaf, place about one tablespoon of filling, fold in the edges, and roll from the stem end toward the tip. Continue until all leaves are filled this way.

11. 11.

    Step 6

12. 12.

    Place all rolls tightly side by side in a pot, drizzle with remaining lemon juice and oil. Press them down with an inverted plate and pour enough hot water to cover. Simmer on low heat for about 1 hour, then let cool in the pot. Lift from the broth and drain before serving.