sarmi

Directions

1. 1

   Sarmi This is a favorite dish among Jews from Armenia, the Near East and Turkey

2. 2

   8 grape leaves Boiling water 4 large onions, diced Vegetable shortening or vegetable oil 1 cup rice 1/3 cup chopped seedless raisins Salt, t

3. 3

   Drain well

4. 4

   Fry onions in shortening or vegetable oil until light brown and transparent

5. 5

   Add washed rice and raisins and stir well over reduced heat for 2 minutes

6. 6

   Add salt to taste

7. 7

   Let cool before placing a spoonful of the mixture in the center of each leaf and rolling up, tucking in the ends or forming into a tightly-w

8. 8

   Arrange neatly in a heavy skillet