Title: Dolmathes (Stuffed Grape Leaves)
Categories: Greek Ethnic
Yield: 4 Servings
| 1 | cn | Grape leaves |
| 2 | lb | Lean ground beef |
| 1 | c | Short-grain rice |
| 1 | lg | Onion, diced |
| 1 | ts | 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.