STUFFED GRAPE LEAVES LEBANESE
This makes a great Lebanese appetizer served with yogurt and pita. Snip the stems of the grape leaves if they are tough. Cover the leaves with a heavy plate that just fits inside the pot and weigh it down with some thing heavy (the leaves should not be free to move around, otherwise they become unwrapped). Look here http://www.recipezaar.com/bb/viewtopic.zsp?t=250725 for step x step photos on how to make.
Provided by Rita1652
Categories Pork
Time 1h20m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- If using fresh grape leaves for rolling, dip in boiling water with some lemon for about 30 seconds.
- Mix ground meat with rice,pine nuts, dried currants season with salt, pepper, allspice, sugar and cinnamon.
- Remove stem from each grape leaf, if using fresh leaves.
- Spread each leaf on flat surface.
- Place about 1 teaspoon of meat stuffing across the leaf about 1/2" from stem point.
- Fold leave forward toward stuffing.
- Then fold right side over and roll leaf forward very tightly.
- When fully rolled, squeeze it to secure.
- Repeat for each leaf.
- Place a couple of loose leaves on the bottom of pan Then place each stuffed roll in the pot in layers.
- Pound the garlic with mint and salt to taste,.
- add 1 cup water and lemon juice and pour over grape leaves in the pot.
- Cover and bring to a boil over high heat.
- Then simmer, covered, for 1 hour.
- Add more water if needed.
- Steam until grape leaves are soft and are pierced and cut easily with a fork.
- Do not over cook.
- The leaves should not fall apart.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 250.6, Fat 12.9, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 33.1, Sodium 1333.9, Carbohydrate 24.7, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 1.5, Protein 11.5
LEBANESE GRAPE LEAVES
My grandmothers recipe for "grape leaves". My daughters are usually in charge of cutting the leaves. If they help roll, we can really get the job done quickly.
Provided by CathyV.com
Categories White Rice
Time 2h16m
Yield 225 grape leaves
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place rice in a medium sized bowl and cover with 3 cups of cold water.
- Let stand for 30-60 minutes.
- Drain and rinse grape leaves in a colander.
- Cut leaves in half removing the thick center stem.
- Save five or six large leaves for bottom of pan- discard any extremely tough or ragged leaves.
- Drain all water from rice.
- Add lamb, salt, pepper, and cinnamon.
- Mix by hand thoroughly.
- Line bottom of large kettle or dutch oven with five or six large leaves to prevent scorching.
- Lay a leaf flat on a plate, shiny side down.
- Put approximately 1 heaping teaspoon of meat mixture towards bottom of leaf.
- Roll in one edge to seal, then roll leaf up firmly but not too tight (you need to leave a little room for the rice to expand while cooking).
- Place leaves in kettle in circular fashion leaving a small circle in the center for water to circulate.
- When you have one full row on bottom of pan, slice two cloves of garlic over the top of the leaves.
- Sprinkle with a little of the mint.
- Continue rolling the leaves and layering them with the garlic/ mint.
- You should have approximately five rows of leaves when you are done.
- Place a heatproof plate over the top of the leaves- large enough to hold them in place, but with a little room on the edges.
- Put a bowl on top of the plate filled with water to hold the plate down while cooking.
- Fill kettle with water over the top of the plate.
- Cook on top of stove on high heat until it begins to boil.
- Lower heat to medium so that water does not boil over and continue cooking.
- Total cooking time after it starts to boil is 16-19 minutes.
- Remove bowl.
- Carefully drain water from kettle.
- Remove plate.
- Arrange leaves on a platter.
- Serve with lemon wedges.
LEBANESE STUFFED GRAPE LEAVES
Provided by Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 2h45m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large mixing bowl, mix together the ground beef, rice, garlic powder, allspice, salt, pepper, and cinnamon, and set aside.
- Rinse grape leaves several times. If the leaves are small, leave them intact, but cut out the large center vein. If the leaves are large, cut them in half vertically, cutting out the large vein in the process. Place a small amount of the ground meat mixture at the end of each leaf. Roll up egg-roll style.
- Pour the oil into the bottom of a large Dutch oven. Lay the chops over the oil. Lay the tomato slices over the chops.
- Place the stuffed grape leaves seam-side down on top of the chops. Pack the leaves tightly and begin a second layer when necessary. Place whole garlic cloves randomly between the rolled leaves; plenty of garlic on each layer.
- When you are done stacking, pour the lemon juice over the leaves, and add water to the pot to about 2-inches above the rolled leaves. To prevent the leaves from unrolling during cooking, place a plate on top of the stack of leaves and place a heavy object on top of the plate.
- Simmer the leaves over low heat for about 2 hours.
- Invert the entire Dutch oven into a large platter with high sides (i.e. a 12-inch round cake pan). Or, remove the leaves from the pot with tongs. Serve rustic style, with plenty of Arabic bread on which to spread the garlic!
STUFFED GRAPE LEAVES
Steps:
- Add to the cooked and cooled white rice the parsley, white onions, lemon juice and olive oil and then blend. After blending these ingredients estimate adding a large tablespoon for each leaf.
- Lay the de-stemmed and rinsed grape leaf shiny side down, place portion of rice mixture in the center near the stem end and roll keeping stuffing close to end of leaf. Start folding in the sides and continue to roll keeping ends closed and stuffing secure inside.
- Lay "stem" down (the end of the roll) in a flat pan and continue doing so until each one is side by side close together, keeping them from opening when cooking. You can often place at least 2 layers if making large amounts, but more layering is not recommended. Pour over leaves enough water to reach top layer only and bring to a boil and cook for about 10 to 15 minutes. Add more water only if necessary, so as not to burn the leaves. Water should all be evaporated in this period of time if not, drain remaining water.
- Remove from burner and let cool for about 1/2 hour.
- Then transfer in single layers into flat pans and pour over a mixture of lemon and olive oil and place in refrigerator cool and marinate overnight or at least several hours before serving. Can be stored for at least 2 to 3 days in refrigerator.
STUFFED GRAPE LEAVES
Steps:
- Put the onions and oil in a skillet and cook over medium heat until the onions are soft and translucent, about 10 minutes. While the onions cook, peel the garlic cloves and mash them to a paste in a mortar and pestle. Add this to the pan along with the tomato, lemon juice, tomato paste, and salt and pepper to taste. Cook for another 5 minutes. Stir in the rice. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the dill. Set aside to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate.
- While this is cooling, drain the grape leaves and carefully pull them apart. Put them into a bowl and cover them with cold water. Let them soak until you are ready to roll.
- Heat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Place a grape leaf on your work surface, shiny side down. Add 1 tablespoon of the rice mixture to the middle of the grape leaf. Fold the sides over the rice and roll the leaf into a small log shape, about the size of George's thumb. Repeat with the remaining rice, placing the stuffed leaves into a 9 by 9-inch baking dish. When the dish is full, cover the stuffed leaves with several layers of flat grape leaves and pour in 1 cup of water. Cover and bake for 1 hour. Let cool to room temperature and refrigerate. Serve cool.
STUFFED GRAPE LEAVES
This recipe came from my grandfather, he was 100% Lebanese. I have a Lebanese reunion every year and this is what I make and it's the first to go. I serve it with my home made garlic sauce and Lebanese bread YUM!
Provided by Cheryl Marie
Categories Long Grain Rice
Time 1h25m
Yield 200 Grape Leaves
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Wash& stem fresh grape leaves briefly to slightly wilt and drape over something.
- While drying make filling sauce.
- Mix lamb, rice, seasonings, lemon juice and butter.
- Stuff grape leaves with half of a tablespoon or more of the rice mixture.
- Put the mixture close to the bottom where the stem was at,fold and roll like you would a burrito.
- When done stuffing, line bottom of stock pot with torn or broken grape leaves then layer with stuffed grape leaves firmly packed with loose flap down in a 3 quart pot, in tight parallel rows, alternating each layer the opposite way (this will help to keep them from moving) when done line with more torn grape leaves on top, put flat plate on top of grape leave and a pitcher of water on top of the plate to help keep it down.
- fill pot with about 4 to 6 cups of boiled water, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, and a 1/2 cup of lemon juice and salt so that it is just above the grape leaves.
- Bring to boil and simmer for about 20 to 25 till done (check one to see if done).
- Remove grape leaves with tongs.
- NOTES: Save some of the juice for reheating in the mirowave, and cover.
STUFFED GRAPE LEAVES (WITH MEAT)
This is from the old McCalls Cooking School collection. I haven't tried the egg and lemon sauce, but the grape leaves themselves are absolutely delicious.
Provided by Chilicat
Categories Lamb/Sheep
Time 2h15m
Yield 49 pieces
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- In 1/3 cup hot oil in 12-inch skillet, saute onion and green onion, stirring until golden - 5 minutes. Add lamb; cook, stirring until lamb is no longer pink - 10 minutes. Add rice, nuts, dill salt, pepper and 3/4 cup water. Simmer, covered, 10 minutes, until water is absorbed.
- Remove from heat. Turn into bowl to cool 30 minutes before stuffing grape leaves. Meanwhile, separate grape leaves. Rinse well in cold water to wash away any brine. Dry well on paper towels. Use imperfect leaves for layering evenly in the bottom of the skillet.
- Lay leaves, shiny side down, on flat surface.Put 1 tablespoon lamb mixture in center of each leaf; fold sides over filling; roll up, starting from narrow end. Do not roll too tightly; rice needs room to expand. Fill skillet with closely fitted layers of stuffed leaves.
- Pour lemon juice, 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1 cup cold water over them. Put heavy plat, upside down, on top to prevent leaves from unrolling. Bring to boiling; simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed - 30 minutes. Cool in skillet, if serving cold as an appetizer.
- With slotted utensil, lift out of liquid onto serving plate.
- If serving warm with egg-and-lemon sauce: In small saucepan over direct heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Remove from heat; stir in 3 tablespoons flour and 1/2 teaspoon salt; mix until smooth.
- Stir in 1 can chicken broth and 3 tablespoons lemon juice. Cook over low heat, stirring, until boiling. In small bowl, beat 4 egg yolks slightly; beat in small amount of hot mixture. Slowly return to pan, stirring until thick. Remove from heat. Makes 2 cups.
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- Begin by rinsing the rice 3 times with cold water. In a medium-sized bowl, combine the ground beef, washed rice, 7 spices, cinnamon, black pepper and 1 teaspoon of salt. Mix to combine.
- Unpack the jar of grape leaves and place in a colander. Rinse the brine using cold water and set aside to drain any water.
- Place a grape leaf vein-side up on a large plate or cutting board. Using a small paring knife, cut the small stem off. Drop about 1 tablespoon of the beef and rice filling and spread into a thin line leaving enough room on both sides of the leaf for rolling.
- Fold each side of the leaf over the filling beginning with the bottom side and roll tightly to prevent the leaf from opening up while cooking. Repeat until you have no more leaves left. *If the grape leaf is very large, cut in half, then stuff and roll.
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