Grape Leaf Rolls - cooking recipe

Ingredients

100 grape leaves
1 c. rice (uncooked)
1 1/2 lb. lamb/beef, coarsely chopped
pepper, cinnamon and allspice to taste
1 Tbsp. salt
2 lemons

Preparation

Wash grape leaves; wash and drain rice.
Mix rice, lamb, spices and juice of one lemon.
Place about 1 tablespoon meat mixture on veined side of each grape leaf.
Spread across in a line; turn in the side ends and roll up completely.
Line bottom of pan with 3 or 4 grape leaves on pan rack.
Place evenly in rows in layers, crisscrossing each layer.
Use an inverted plate to hold down rolls.
Add water to cover.
Bring to boil; reduce to low heat and cook 20 to 30 minutes.
Add juice of 1 lemon five minutes before removing from heat.
Can be served with yogurt or sour cream.