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Zeytinyağlı Yaprak Sarma

Cultural Context

Zeytinyağlı Yaprak Sarma, originating from the Mediterranean region, is a beloved Turkish dish made of grape leaves stuffed with a fragrant rice mixture. Traditionally served cold or at room temperature, it reflects the Turkish emphasis on fresh, seasonal ingredients and healthy cooking methods. This dish is often enjoyed as part of a meze spread or as a light main course, and variations can be found throughout the Middle East and Mediterranean, showcasing local herbs and spices.

TurkishTRmain
75 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 jar grape leaves
2 cups water
1 medium onion
2 tablespoons mint
2 tablespoons dill
2 tablespoons parsley
1 cup rice
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon chili
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon chili pepper
1 cup hot water
2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses
1 lemon (juiced)
1 medium tomato

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

pine nuts

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts provide healthy fats while being more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

1

Add water to a pot.

2

Add grape leaves to the pot.

3

Chop onion and add to the pot.

4

Add mint, dill, and parsley to the pot.

5

Add rice to the mixture.

6

Pour in olive oil.

7

Add chili and tomato paste.

8

Add butter to the mixture.

9

Season with salt and chili pepper.

10

Pour in hot water.

11

Add pomegranate molasses.

12

Squeeze in lemon juice.

13

Add chopped tomato.

Cooking Techniques

stuffingsautéingcooking

Equipment Needed

large potpancutting boardknifemixing bowl

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

vegetarianplant-baseddairy-freeegg-freegluten-freenut-free

Allergens

tree nuts

Also Known As

Stuffed Grape LeavesDolma

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