Greek Stuffed Vine Leaves With Rice and Herbs | Dolmadakia Yalantzi 💝

Dolmadakia, the Greek stuffed vine leaves, is one of the most iconic recipes of Greek cuisine. There are many varieties, the meatless version /Ντολμαδάκια Γιαλαντζί / is the most common.
Ingredients for 7-8 portions
• 80-90 fresh vine leaves
• 100ml extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 large white onion, finely chopped
• 4 large spring onion, green parts only
• 1 cup finely chopped fresh dill
• 1 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
• 1 cup finely chopped fresh mint
• ground allspice, freshly ground nutmeg
• 300 g rice, soaked in cool water for 10 minutes, then drained /I used the Greek rice called glasse
• salt and freshly ground black pepper
• juice from 2 small lemons
• handful of pine nuts
• Plain Greek yogurt, for serving (optional)
• 500ml water

Instructions
1. Add the vine leaves to the boiling water and keep for 10 minutes. Remove the leaves using a slotted spoon. Set aside.
2. Combine all ingredients rice, onion, spring onion, dill, parsley, mint, salt, allspice, nutmeg, pepper, juice from 1 lemon, 50ml olive oil.
3. Line the bottom of a large pot with 3 layers of vine leaves (these will prevent the dolmadakia from scorching)
4. Working one at a time, place the leaves, bottom-sides up with the points facing you. Place a tablespoon of filling in the centre of each leaf, then fold the left and right sides over the filling. Fold the tip of the leaf over the filling, then roll tightly to cigar shape. Place the roll, seam side down, in the pot. Continue with the remaining leaves and filling, placing them tightly together in the pot.
5. Add the water, lemon juice, olive oil and pine nuts. cover with a small plate for the press so that the dolmadakia do not float and unfold, after 10 minutes as the water boils, remove the plate and reduce the heat. and cover the pan; cook until the rice is tender, about another 35 minutes.
6. Remove the pot and let cool. Serve the dolmadakia at room temperature or chilled, drizzled with olive oil and alongside lemon wedges for squeezing and Greek yogurt for dipping or topping.
7. And Enjoy!!!


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