Vegetarian Stuffed Grape Leaves (Waraq Al Ainab or Dawali)
Prep Time
2 hours + 3 hours for the rice to soak + Time to cool off before eating
Cooking Time
1 hour, 45 minutes
Servings
8-10 People
Ingredients
- 1½ cups (325 g) uncooked medium-grain white rice, rinsed
- 3 tablespoons oil
- 1 onion, finely diced
- 2½ teaspoons salt, divided
- 2 tomatoes, finely diced
- 1 bunch fresh parsley, minced
- 6 tablespoons (90 ml) fresh lemon juice, divided
- 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 4 tablespoons dried, crushed mint
- One (1 lb/500 g) jar of brined grape leaves, rinsed
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced
- Hot water, to cook the grape leaves
- Plain yogurt (optional, for serving)
- 2 lemons, wedged (optional, for serving)
Directions
- Soak the rice in tepid water for 10 minutes; drain.
