Grape Leaves Stuffed With Rice
Contributed by: Chris WebAdmin. of RecipesNow.com
From the Vegetarian Times Cookbook.
Ingredients:
- 5 tablespoon chopped onions
- 1 cup oil
- 2 cup water
- 1 cup brown rice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoon kelp
- 2 teaspoon dill weed
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon allspice
- juice of 1 lemon
- 12 each grape leaves
Directions:
Saute onions in oil till light brown.
Add 1 c water with the rice, salt & kelp.
Mix well.
Cover & cook till the water is absorbed.
Remove from heat, cool slightly & add remaining spices.
Place 1 generous ts of filling onto each grape leaf.
Make one fold up from the base of the leaf, tuck in the sides & roll up tightly.
Place in a heavy saucepan & fold down, packing the rolls tightly.
Add remaining cup of water & lemon juice.
Cook slowly over low heat till almost all the liquid has been absorbed.
Serve hot or cold.
Serving Size: Makes 4 servings
