ورق العنب Stuffed grape leaves recipe, Dolmades, the Greek & Syrian recipes, Greek🇬🇷food recipe

ground meat

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: lentils

Quinoa offers a protein-rich, gluten-free option.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is heart-healthy.

pine nuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: walnuts

Sunflower seeds are more affordable and nut-free.

rice

🥗Healthier: cauliflower rice

💰Cheaper: bulgur wheat

Cauliflower rice reduces carbs while bulgur is budget-friendly.

Wash and clean 1 cup of rice.

Prepare 300 grams of vine leaves.

In a bowl, mix 500 grams of minced meat, 30 milliliters of Greek olive oil, juice from 1.5 lemons, 2 large spoons of garlic powder, 1 large spoon of curry powder, 1 large spoon of salt, 1 small teaspoon of black pepper, a pinch of coriander, and a pinch of cumin.

Knead the mixture well with hands.

Take small portions of the mixture and place it onto a vine leaf, then roll it tightly.

Place the rolled dolmas carefully in a pot, layering them close to each other.

Add 500 grams of lamb ribs and garlic cloves to the pot.

Heat water and pour it into the pot, mixing in the spices with some of the water.

Weigh down the dolmas with another pot to prevent them from floating.

Simmer on low heat for about 30 minutes.

Prepare the Avro lemono sauce by cooling 300 milliliters of broth and mixing it with an egg and another egg, then bring to a light boil.

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