Dolmathes

"Inspired by my brother-in-law's favorite market (Jerusalem Market), the cooks here on Zaar, and some of my Greek cookbooks."
 
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Ready In:
2hrs 30mins
Ingredients:
13
Yields:
18 rolls
Serves:
6
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ingredients

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directions

  • Mix lamb, onions, parsley, rice, egg whites and mint.
  • Rinse, drain, and separate grape leaves.
  • Cover bottom of saucepan with leaves to make rolling easier.
  • Place one teaspoon filling on bottom of leaf.
  • Fold over, fold in sides, and roll up.
  • Repeat until all filling is used.
  • Place closely together in layers (first one direction, then the other) in saucepan.
  • Add 2 quarts of broth to cover rolls.
  • Put small plate over rolls to hold down.
  • Cover and simmer gently for one hour.
  • Remove rolls to serving platter.
  • Make the sauce:

  • In a sauce pan, mix cornstarch with small amount of broth until smooth.
  • Slowly add remaining broth while stirring.
  • Add lemon juice.
  • Beat 2 eggs and 2 reserved egg yolks.
  • Slowly add egg mixture to broth, continuing to stir.
  • Stir over low heat until thickened.
  • Serve over rolls.

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I live in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia with my husband and our cat, Lizzie Borden. We had a wonderful dog, and now have 3 more cats to keep us company.
 
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