dolmades (stuffed grape leaves)

How To Make dolmades (stuffed grape leaves)

• Step 1
  Saute onions in oil until limp. Remove from heat. Add rice, salt, olive oil, mint, dill, parsley and juice from 1 and 1/2 lemons. Wash grape leaves thoroughly to remove all brine. Separate leaves carefully. Cut off thick stem and place top side of leaf down. Place 1 tbsp filling on underside of leaf.
• Step 2
  Starting at base, fold up and fold in sides, rolling towards point. Arrange in layers in dutch oven. Drizzle with olive oil, weigh down dolmades with a heavy plate. Add chicken broth to reach just above plate.
• Step 3
  Bring to boil quickly, lower heat and simmer 45 minutes. Add juice of 1/2 lemon when done or if your like me you can add more lemon juice. Serve cold.
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