*  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
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   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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