*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                        Dolmades (Stuffed Vine Leaves)

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

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  20                    Good-sized canned vine or
                        - grape leaves -- in brine
     1/2   c            Lean beef -- cooked and chopped
   1       cl           Garlic -- chopped
   1       tb           Tomato paste
   1       tb           Lemon juice
     1/8   ts           Cinnamon
   1       c            Cooked rice
   2       tb           Scallions -- chopped
     1/2   ts           Oregano
   2       tb           Parsley -- chopped
                        Salt and pepper
                        Lettuce -- shredded, for garnish
   2       tb           Olive oil
   1       tb           Wine vinegar

  Drain the vine leaves. Drop them into a saucepan of boiling water
  and blanch for 5 minutes. Drain well.

  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 tb parsley. Season with salt and pepper.

  Spread the vine leaves on a clean, flat surface. Remove any stalks
  without tearing the leaves.

  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.

  Place the oil and vinegar in a small bowl and blend well with a
  wire whisk. Sprinkle the rolls with the remaining parsley.


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