EP #29: How To Make Armenian Summertime Dolma in Vancouver

ground lamb

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground beef is often less expensive.

pine nuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: chopped walnuts

Sunflower seeds provide a similar crunch with lower cost.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

dried currants

🥗Healthier: raisins

💰Cheaper: dried cranberries

Raisins are more common and less expensive.

Prepare grape leaves by rinsing and removing stems.

Soak grape leaves in hot water until pliable, about 10 minutes.

Mix ground lamb, rice, chopped onion, parsley, mint, lemon juice, and spices in a bowl.

Place a spoonful of filling on each grape leaf, fold sides over, and roll tightly.

Arrange stuffed grape leaves in a pot, seam side down.

Add chopped tomatoes and enough water to cover the dolmas.

Drizzle olive oil over the top and add a pinch of salt.

Cover the pot and simmer over low heat for 45 minutes.

Let cool slightly before serving, drizzled with additional lemon juice.

Cooking Techniques

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