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Greek Dolmadakia or Stuffed vine leaves

If you can find fresh vine leaves it is so much better than a can of course but it is also worth it to make the recipe even if you find leaves in a jar or can.
If they are fresh boil around 10 leaves at the time for 2-3 minutes in boiling salted water and then take them out with a slotted spoon. When we boil them all, we drain them. They are so yummy… in Greece, this food it’s favourite during spring or summer with a bit of yogurt on the side.
 
Ingredients for around 50-60:
200 gr vine leaves
150 gr olive oil
600 gr. onion 200 gr. rice 30 gr. dill 30 gr. parsley 20 gr. mint 120 g fresh onion 20 – 30 gr. lemon juice salt/pepper
 
Instructions:
 
For the filling:
1. Chop fine all the veggies
2. In a bowl add all the ingredients together
3. Mix them well, and it’s ready!
 
To assemble them:
1. To the bottom of your pot cover up with the vine leaves
2. Place a vine leaf and add 1 tablespoon of filling in the center, fold the sides of the vine leaf inward and roll to complete
3. Transfer to the pot, placing the stuffed vine leaves in a row, one next to the other
4. Repeat the same process for all the vine leaves
5. Add olive oil and hot water until to cover the stuffed vine leaves and cover with a plate. We do this because we don’t want them to fall apart while cooking
6. Simmer for about 50-60 minutes until the rice is done and the vine leaves are tender
 
 
Enjoy!