Greek Stuffed Grape Leaves

Name: Greek Stuffed Grape Leaves
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 45 to 50 stuffed leaves
Cuisine: greek
Ingredients: 1 jar grape leaves in brine, or 45 to 50 fresh leaves soaked in brine; 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/4 cup finely chopped onion; 1 large clove garlic, peeled, smashed and chopped fine; 1/2 cup long-grain rice; 1 1/2 teaspoons dried mint; 2 cups water; 3/4 cup lemon juice

By Barbara Kafka

Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Rating: 4(57)
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Ingredients

Yield:45 to 50 stuffed leaves

1jar grape leaves in brine, or 45 to 50 fresh leaves soaked in brine
¼cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil
¼cup finely chopped onion
1large clove garlic, peeled, smashed and chopped fine
½cup long-grain rice
1½teaspoons dried mint
2cups water
¾cup lemon juice

Ingredient Substitution Guide

Preparation

Step 1
Drain grape leaves and rinse very well under cold running water. Allow to soak in fresh water for at least 1 hour.
Step 2
Place 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in an 8-by-8 by 2-inch glass or ceramic dish. Cook, uncovered, at 100 percent power in a high-power oven for 2 minutes. Stir in onion and garlic. Cook, uncovered, for 2 minutes.
Step 3
Stir in rice, mint and 1 cup of the water. Cover tightly with microwave plastic wrap. Cook for 10 minutes. Prick plastic to release steam.
Step 4
Remove from oven and uncover. Allow to cool slightly.
Step 5
Place one grape leaf outside down on work surface. Remove stem with a small knife. Place 1 rounded teaspoon of the rice mixture in the center of the leaf. Fold the sides to the center and roll up. Place, seam side down in an 11-by-7 by 2½-inch glass dish. Repeat with remaining rice mixture and leaves.
Step 6
Pour remaining water and ½ cup of the lemon juice over the grape leaves. Cover and cook for 18 minutes. Prick plastic to release steam.
Step 7
Remove from oven and uncover. Allow to stand until cool. Pour over remaining ¼ cup olive oil and remaining ¼ cup lemon juice. Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours.