Yalonchee Yaprakh(Lenten Dish; Spinach And Grape Leaves) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. onions
3/4 c. rice
1 bunch parsley, chopped
1 can tomato paste
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 (1 lb.) jar grape leaves
1 pkg. chopped frozen spinach
3/4 c. oil
2 cloves garlic
1/4 tsp. allspice
1/2 tsp. salt
3 lemons (juice)

Preparation

Saute minced onions and garlic in hot oil until slightly browned.
Add rice, thawed spinach and parsley to onions and garlic.
Saute for 3 minutes.
Blend in tomato paste and spices. When cooled, roll rice mixture in grape leaves and arrange in layers in pot.
Add lemon juice to 3 cups of water; add to grape leaves.
Place a heavy plate on top of grape leaves.
Bring to a boil; simmer for 45 minutes, or until rice is cooked.
Drain water off.
Serve hot or cold.