Ντολμαδάκια | Dolmadakia

Tender stuffed grape leaves with a tangy rice and herb filling.

Ingredients

• 250 grams vine leaves
• 200 grams short grain rice
• 2 tbsp dill
• 2 tbsp mint leaves
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 large onion
• 50 ml olive oil

Method

1. Rinse vine leaves and cook rice until just al dente.
2. Sauté chopped onion in olive oil till translucent, mix with rice and herbs.
3. Wrap small spoonfuls of rice mixture in each vine leaf, tucking in ends.
4. Pack tightly in a pot, drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, and simmer gently.
5. Allow to cool before serving to firm up the rolls.

Chef's tips

• Use fresh vine leaves, but canned ones work in a pinch.
• Roll tightly to avoid unrolling during cooking.