*  Exported from  MasterCook  *
 
                      DOLMATHES (STUFFED GRAPE LEAVES)
 
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 Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Greek                            Ethnic
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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    1       cn           Grape leaves
    2       lb           Lean ground beef
    1       c            Short-grain rice
    1       lg           Onion, diced
    1       t            Dill weed
      1/2   ts           Cumin
      1/2   c            Vegetable oil
    2       c            Chicken broth or water
                         Salt to taste
                         Pepper to taste
 
   Place meat into large bowl and add diced onion
   (sauteed if desired), salt, pepper, dill weed, cumin
   and oil. Mix well. Add rice and * cup water. Mix by
   hand until blended together. Place about 1 tablespoon
   mixture in the center of washed leaf (ribs up) and
   roll into narrow roll. Place rolls into deep saucepan
   in layers. Add chicken broth. Cover and simmer about
   45 minutes over low heat until rice is done. Serve
   plain, with wedges of lemon or with egg lemon sauce.
  
 
 
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