Dolmeh (Stuffed Grape Leaves) | Saveur

Dolmeh (Stuffed Grape Leaves) | Saveur

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Try Saveur's authentic Iranian dolmeh recipe—stuffed grape leaves with a beef, herb, and rice mixture, flavored with saffron and cinnamon. Perfect for a special occasion or dinner party.

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Ingredients

  • <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>4</sub> cup olive oil
  • 1 cup diced yellow onion
  • <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>2</sub> scallions, chopped
  • 2 cloves (about 1 tablespoon) garlic, peeled and finely chopped
  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>3</sub> cup split green peas
  • <sup>2</sup>⁄<sub>3</sub> cup basmati rice, rinsed
  • <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>2</sub> cup fresh dill, finely chopped
  • <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>2</sub> cup fresh tarragon, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>4</sub> tsp. saffron threads
  • Grape leaves, rinsed and stem removed
  • <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>2</sub> cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>4</sub> cup sugar

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