Vegetarian Stuffed Grape Leaves (Waraq Al Ainab or Dawali)

Recipes

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.
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