epper. Mix well.
Remove grape leaves from jar and open up
n a bowl except for Grape Leaves.
Wrap 1 Tablespoon of
0 minutes before stuffing grape leaves. Meanwhile, separate grape leaves. Rinse well in cold
approximately 12x18 inches.) Separate the grape leaves and arrange them in a
ver high heat. Blanch the grape leaves in the boiling water for
ith layer of the smaller grape leaves and any that get torn
bsorbed. Correct seasoning.
Rinse grape leaves very well; drain, separate very
he meantime, remove grape leaves from jar. Carefully separate leaves and rinse under
side to cool.
Prep leaves by rinsing well under running
Soak grape leaves in water for 20 minutes.
This recipe is not difficult but takes
br>Remove stems from Grape leaves.
Rinse Grape Leaves, drain well, pat dry
ix in everything else except grape leaves and lemon, cool.
If
*Grape leaves may be bought at either an Italian or Greek import grocery.
Packed in glass jars, the more tender leaves usually come in the smaller jars (8 ounces as opposed to 12 ounces).
Wash& stem fresh grape leaves briefly to slightly wilt and
utch oven with 10 grape leaves. Reserve 3-4 leaves then trim stems
et cool.
Rinse the grape leaves in cool water and cut
If using fresh grape leaves for rolling, dip in boiling
Boil grape leaves if from grape vines for 15 minutes.
Lay out grape leaves; stuff like a cabbage.
Place roll of mixture at bottom of leaf, fold in sides and roll.
Place rolled leaves, seam side down in large pot.
After all leaves are rolled, pile in pot. Place large dish over the top of the leaves.
Cover with water; bring to a boil.
Cover pot and simmer for 30 to 45 minutes.
Serve with lemon juice, pita bread and Slata.
GRAPE LEAVES DIRECTIONS: Saute onions and