Warak EnabStuffed Grape Leaves
Tender grape leaves are wrapped around a rice and herb filling, then simmered gently with lemon until fragrant and soft. This mezze is bright, savory, and best served slightly warm or at room temperature.
Prep
45m
Cook
1h 10m
Serves
6
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Ingredients
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Grape Leaves
- 40pcsGrape Leaf (rinsed)
Filling
- 220gWhite Rice (rinsed)
- 200gTomato (finely chopped)
- 120gOnion (finely chopped)
- 30gFresh Parsley (finely chopped)
- 10gFresh Mint (finely chopped)
- 40gTomato Paste
- 10gSalt
- 2gBlack Pepper
Braising
- 60mlExtra Virgin Olive Oil
- 80mlLemon Juice
- 600mlWater
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Method
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- 01
Combine the white rice, tomato, onion, fresh parsley, fresh mint, tomato paste, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Mix until evenly combined.
- 02
Lay one grape leaf shiny-side down, place a small amount of filling near the stem end, fold in the sides, and roll tightly. Repeat with the remaining leaves and filling.
- 03
Arrange the rolls snugly in a wide pot.
- 04
Pour over the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, and water.
- 05
Place a heatproof plate over the rolls to keep them in place, cover the pot, and simmer gently for 50 to 60 minutes, until the white rice is tender and the grape leaves are soft.
- 06
Let the stuffed leaves cool slightly in the pot before serving.
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