Dolmas

* Exported from MasterCook *

Dolmas

Recipe By : Connie Halliday
Serving Size : 35 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Appetizers Greek
Lamb

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 pound Ground Lamb
2 cups Onion, Minced in Processor --

1/3 cup Olive Oil
1/2 cup Long Grain Rice -- Uncooked
2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley -- Finely chopped
2 tablespoons Fresh Dill -- Chopped
2 tablespoons Fresh Mint -- Finely chopped
1/4 cup Pine nuts -- Roasted
1 teaspoon Salt
1/4 teaspoon Pepper
4 cups low sodium chicken broth
8 ounces Grape Leaves
1 each Lemon

In food processor fitted with metal blade, chop onion then herbs. Saute onion
in olive oil until translucent. Put in large bowl with remaining ingredients
(except grape leaves and chicken broth) and mix thoroughly. Drain grape leaves
and drop into boiling water for 2 - 4 minutes. Remove from water, separate and
dry. Put 1 T. meat mixture on each leaf and roll. Put any leftover leaves on
bottom of skillet. Place dolmas in 2 layers in pan. Squeeze lemon over.
Cover with layer of leaves (if you have enough). Cover with chicken stock.
Weigh down with heatproof plate and cover. Simmer about 1-1/2 hours. Best
served at room temp.

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Serving Ideas : Serve with Minted Yogurt Sauce - See recipe

NOTES : If storing overnight in refrigerator, soak several paper towels in
cooking liquid and wrap around cooked dolmas
and seal tightly in ziplock plastic bag. Can be made several day ahead.
Reheat a few at a time in microwave before serving for best flavor.

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Board: FOOD BB Topic: FOOD SOFTWARE Subject: MCII APPETIZERS
To: XTPT50B CONNIE HALLIDAY Date: 10/21
From: XTPT50B CONNIE HALLIDAY Time: 4:21 PM