*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                           STUFFED VINE LEAVES

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Beef                             Greek
                Meats

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  20                    Good-sized canned vine or
                        Grape leaves in brine
     1/2   c            Lean beef, cooked and chop
   1                    Clove of garlic, chopped
   1       tb           Tomato paste
   1       tb           Lemon juice
     1/8   ts           Cinnamon
   1       c            Cooked rice
   2       tb           Sscallions, chopped
     1/2   ts           Oregano
   2       tb           Parsley, chopped
                        Salt and pepper
                        Shredded lettuce for
                        Garnish
   2       tb           Olive oil
   1       tb           Wine vinegar

  1. Drain the vine leaves. Drop them into a saucepan of
  boiling water and blanch for 5 min. Drain well. 2.
  Place the beef in a bowl. Add the garlic, tomato
  paste, lemon juice and cinnamon and blend well. Stir
  in the rice, scallions, oregano and 1 tbsp parsley.
  Season with salt and pepper. 3. Spread the vine leaves
  on a clean, flat surface. Remove any stalks without
  tearing the leaves. 4. Place a spoonful of stuffing on
  each leaf and press the stuffing together to make it
  compact. Fold in the sides on each leaf and roll up
  neatly. arrange the rolls on a serving dish and
  garnish with shredded lettuce, if desired. 5. Place
  the oil and vinegar in a small bowl and blen well with
  a wire whisk. Sprinkle the rolls with the remaining
  parsley.
  
  This dish: Dolmades
 


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