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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
4 medium-sized onions
3 cloves garlic
1 glass olive oil
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon pepper paste
3 cups rice
1.5 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon mint
grape leaves
5 cups hot water
lemon juice

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

Chop 4 medium-sized onions as small as possible and put them in a pan.

2

Finely chop 3 cloves of garlic and add them to the pan with the onions.

3

Add 1 glass of olive oil to the pan and fry the onions and garlic thoroughly.

4

Add 1 tablespoon of tomato paste and 1 tablespoon of pepper paste to the pan and continue roasting with the onions.

5

Add 3 cups of washed rice to the pan and mix well.

6

Add 1.5 teaspoons of salt, 1 teaspoon of granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, and 1 teaspoon of mint to the mixture and mix well.

7

Turn off the stove once the stuffing is ready.

8

Prepare the grape leaves by removing the stems and adding the stuffing to them, then wrap them.

9

Arrange the stuffed grape leaves in a pot, laying remaining leaves on top to prevent drying.

10

Add 1 teaspoon of salt on top of the leaves and pour in 5 cups of hot water.

11

Cover the pot and wait for it to boil.

12

Once boiling, squeeze lemon juice over the top and close the lid again.

13

Cook for about half an hour until the stuffing absorbs most of the water.

14

Drizzle half a glass of olive oil and cook for another 5 minutes until no water remains.

15

Turn off the stove and let cool before serving.

Cooking Techniques

stuffingsautéingcooking

Equipment Needed

panpot

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

tree nuts

Also Known As

Stuffed Grape LeavesDolma

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