Zeytinyagli Yaprak Sarmasi Recipe from Turkey - Traditional Turkish Rice Dish

Ingredients

• 150 g of vine leaves
• 2 2/3 cups (550 g) of water
• 3 tsp (18 g) of salt
• 6 large (600 g) onions
• 3/4 cup (150 g) of olive oil
• 2 tbsp (20 g) of pine nuts
• 1 1/3 cups (240 g) of rice
• 2 tsp (8 g) of sugar
• 2 tbsp (20 g) of currants
• 1 small bunch (40 g) of parsley
• 1 small bunch (30 g) of dill
• 10-15 leaves (10 g) of fresh mint
• 3/4 tsp (1.5 g) of cinnamon
• 3/4 tsp (1.5 g) of black pepper
• 1/2 tsp (2 g) of allspice
• 2 tbsp (20 g) of lemon juice
• 1 medium-sized (100 g) lemon