Dolma (Grape Leaves Stuffed with Rice) | Saveur

Dolma (Grape Leaves Stuffed with Rice) | Saveur

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This recipe for stuffed grape leaves uses both lemon juice and zest to enhance the flavor of the stuffing.

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Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 small yellow onion, minced
  • <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>2</sub> cup long-grain rice
  • <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>2</sub> tsp. minced fresh thyme
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 3 cups chicken stock
  • 1 oz. dried Turkish apricots, minced
  • <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>2</sub> cup minced cilantro
  • <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>3</sub> cup minced parsley
  • <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>4</sub> cup golden raisins
  • <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>4</sub> cup pine nuts
  • 2 tbsp. minced mint
  • 2 tbsp. red currant jelly
  • <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>8</sub> tsp. cayenne pepper
  • 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice, plus the zest of 1 lemon
  • 25 grape leaves packed in brine, rinsed
  • 1 lemon, thinly sliced

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