Cherry and Pine nut Dolmades for Christmas – Sophie Zalokar

Ingredients

• 30 preserved vine leaves
• 1 lrg onion, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp + extra olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 3 tsp ground allspice
• 150 g medium or long grain rice
• 2 cups water
• 4 tbsp toasted pine nuts
• 50 g dried sour cherries, roughly chopped or currants
• 2 tbsp lemon zest, finely grated
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp + a little extra fresh dill, roughly chopped
• ¼ cup parsley, finely chopped
• ¼ tsp black pepper, freshly ground