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Dolmathes Recipe

Inspired by Santorini Greek Taverna
Time1h
Serves4

Stuffed Vine Leaves topped with Lemon Sauce (4pc).

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Ingredients

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Filling

Lemon Sauce

Method

Preparation

1

Prepare the Filling

In a large bowl, combine rice, chopped onion, parsley, dill, olive oil, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Mix well and set aside.

2

Prepare the Vine Leaves

If using preserved vine leaves, rinse them in cold water to remove excess brine. If using fresh leaves, blanch them in boiling water for 1-2 minutes until softened.

3

Stuff the Vine Leaves

Lay a vine leaf flat, place about 1 tablespoon of the filling at the base, fold the sides over the filling, and roll tightly towards the tip. Repeat until all leaves are stuffed.

Cooking

4

Cook the Dolmathes

Place the stuffed vine leaves seam side down in a pot. Add enough water to cover them and a splash of olive oil. Cover and simmer on low heat for about 30-40 minutes until the rice is cooked.

5

Prepare the Lemon Sauce

In a saucepan, combine water, lemon juice, cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened. Remove from heat.

6

Serve

Once the dolmathes are cooked, serve them warm, drizzled with the lemon sauce.