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Delicious Dolmades: A Traditional Greek Appetizer Recipe

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Delicious Dolmades: A Traditional Greek Appetizer Recipe

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Delicious Dolmades:​ A‌ Traditional Greek Appetizer Recipe

If you’ve ever‍ dived into⁣ the delightful flavors‍ of Greek cuisine, you have likely encountered the⁢ exquisite​ dish known as ‘Dolmades’. This irresistible delicacy, consisting of stuffed grape leaves, honors the ‍rich Mediterranean​ tradition. Packed with a flavorful mixture of rice, herbs, and often minced meat, Dolmades can be a treat as a ⁤starter or a healthy light⁤ meal. Here ‍is⁢ a straightforward recipe‌ to prepare delicious, authentic Greek Dolmades⁢ from scratch.

Ingredients:

  1. For the ⁣Dolmades:
    • 60 ⁣vine ⁢leaves ​(jarred or fresh)
    • 1 cup of short-grain‍ rice (soaked in hot water for 20 minutes then drained)
    • 1 large onion, finely chopped
    • 2 spring onions, finely chopped
    • 1/2 cup of ‍fresh parsley, finely chopped
    • 1/4 cup of fresh mint,‍ finely chopped
    • 1/4​ cup ⁣of⁣ olive oil
    • Salt and pepper to taste
  2. For the ⁤Lemon Sauce:
    • 1 egg
    • Juice from 2 lemons
    • 1 cup⁢ of chicken broth (or vegetable broth)

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the Filling: ‍In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium ‍heat. Add the onions and cook until translucent. Add the drained rice, herbs, salt⁤ and pepper. Stir well and cook for a few more⁢ minutes. Remove from heat and allow it to cool.
  2. Prepare the Vine​ Leaves: If you are using jarred vine leaves, rinse them thoroughly under cold water ⁤and drain. ​If you’re using ‍fresh leaves, blanch them in boiling water for ​2-3⁢ minutes, then rinse ​in cold water and drain.
  3. Stuffing: Place a leaf on a flat surface, vein side up. Put a spoonful of the⁤ filling​ near the stem⁢ end of the leaf. Fold the stem end over the filling, then⁢ fold both sides toward the middle and⁣ roll it up tightly.
  4. Cook: Arrange the dolmades, seam side down, in a large pot. Pour chicken or vegetable broth, just enough⁤ to barely cover them. Cover ‌the pot and simmer for​ about 50‍ minutes to 1 hour.
  5. Lemon Sauce: Meanwhile, prepare the sauce. ⁣Beat the egg in ‌a bowl, squeeze in the lemon juice while beating and gradually add hot⁤ but⁢ not boiling chicken broth.
  6. Serve: ‌ Once ‌the dolmades are cooked, remove them from ⁢the heat and drizzle them with ​the lemon⁢ sauce. Your delicious, traditional Greek appetizer is ready!

Savoring these vibrant, flavorful Greek⁤ Dolmades is like ⁢enjoying a taste tour of Greece. They are perfect to​ serve at a dinner ⁣party or enjoy‍ as‍ a snack at any time ⁣of the day. This ⁢recipe carries the essence of traditional Greek cuisine‌ in every delightful bite. Καλή όρεξη! (Enjoy your meal in​ Greek)

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