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Waraq Enab (Stuffed Vine Leaves)
Serves 4 · Total 95 min · Prep 45 min · Cook 50 min
Grape leaves rolled tightly around a seasoned rice and herb filling (with or without minced meat), then simmered with lemon juice until tender. A patient, fiddly dish usually made in big batches for gatherings and shared proudly.
Quick answer: 95 min in total · serves 4 · main ingredients: Grape (vine) leaves, Rice, Tomato, Coriander · amounts in metric and US
Ingredients
- 40 pc 40 pc Grape (vine) leaves, brined vine leaves, rinsed
- 250 g 1.25 cup Rice
- 1 pc 1 pc Tomato, finely chopped
- 3 tbsp 3 tbsp Coriander
- 2 pc 2 pc Lemon
- 4 tbsp 4 tbsp Cooking oil
- to taste to taste Salt
- 2 tbsp 2 tbsp Mint (Optional)
Steps
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- Mix the rice (uncooked) with chopped tomato, coriander, mint, half the oil, salt and a little lemon juice for the filling.
- Lay a vine leaf flat, place a small spoon of filling near the stem edge, fold the sides in and roll up tightly into a short cigar shape.
- Line the base of a pot with a few extra leaves, then arrange the rolls snugly in tight layers.
- Pour over the remaining oil, remaining lemon juice and enough water to just cover; weigh down with a small plate.
- Cover and simmer on low heat until the rice is tender and the leaves are soft.⏱ Simmering rolls · 45 min
- Let rest for 10 minutes, then arrange on a platter and serve warm or at room temperature.⏱ Resting · 10 min
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Waraq Enab (Stuffed Vine Leaves) take?
95 minutes in total: about 45 minutes of prep and 50 minutes of cooking.
Is Waraq Enab (Stuffed Vine Leaves) hard to make?
Degchi rates it hard. The method has 6 steps, and 2 of them have a timer you can start on this page.
How many people does Waraq Enab (Stuffed Vine Leaves) serve?
This recipe serves 4. Use the toggle above the ingredient list to see the amounts in metric or US measures. For more or fewer portions, scale every amount in the same proportion, or use the servings control in the Degchi app.
Is Waraq Enab (Stuffed Vine Leaves) halal, vegetarian or eggless?
It is marked halal in our recipe data. It is vegetarian. It has no egg. It has no beef. Check the labels on any packaged ingredients for your own needs.
What will I probably need to buy for Waraq Enab (Stuffed Vine Leaves)?
Everyday staples that Degchi counts as pantry basics: cooking oil, salt. Fresh items you will probably need to buy: grape (vine) leaves, tomato, coriander, lemon. Lentils, grains and other dry goods: rice.
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