STUFFED GRAPE LEAVES WITH LAMB

STUFFED GRAPE LEAVES WITH LAMB

These grape leaves stuffed with ground lamb and Very popular in Armenian and turkey a family favorite, these stuffed grape leaves are filled with lamb, rice and lemon juice!

STUFFED GRAPE LEAVES WITH LAMB

• 1 jar grape leaves
• 1 lb ground lamb
• 2 cups uncooked rice
• ½ cups fresh parsley
• ½ cup cilantro
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 yellow onion, chopped
• ½ teaspoons salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon allspice
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 2 cups boiling water
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  
  

1. Combine all filling ingredients and mix well in
   bowl.
2. Place a leaf, shiny side down a clean working space. Place about one teaspoon of filling in the center of the leaf, fold in the sides of the leaf, and roll from the bottom to the top.
3. Line a large pot Place the prepared leaves tightly concentric circles, leaving no gaps between them. Repeat with until you run out of grape leaves.
4. Add boiling water to pot that rolls are completely covered cook it for 1 hour, on low heat check a roll for doneness. The rice should be soft.
5. When done, remove from heat. Drain the excess water. Gentle remove the rolls from pot to a serving platter. serve warm or cold enjoy .