Stuffed Vine Leaves (Dolma) (Turkey)

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Stuffed Vine Leaves (Dolma) (Turkey)

 

 

3 dozen vine leaves

1 medium onion, finely chopped

2 oz (57 g) rice (cooked)

1 1/2 tablespoons (4 1/2 tsp) olive oil

salt and pepper

juice 3 lemons

1/2 (English) pint (10 fl oz)(300 ml) tomato juice

 

 

Throw the leaves into boiling salted water and boil for 3 minutes.

Drain. Heat the oil and fry the onions till golden brown. Remove from

heat. Mix the onions and the oil with the cooked rice; add salt and

pepper. Put 1 teaspoon of this mixture on tlie smooth side of each

leaf, fold up into a little parcel, squeeze in the palm of the hand.

Pack the stuffed leaves tightly in a shallow fireproof dish, sprinkle

with the lemon juice and pour in the tomato juice. Put a plate on top

to prevent them moving about and simmer for 30 minutes. Eat cold.