Yalantzi Dolmathes
6 tb Olive oil 1 c Onion, finely chopped 1/3 c Long grain rice 3/4 c Water 1/2 ts Salt Black pepper, freshly ground 2 tb Pine nuts 2 tb Dried currants 40 ea Grape leaves, preserved...
Ingredients
- 6tb olive oil
- 1c onion, finely chopped
- 1/3c long grain rice
- 3/4c water
- 1/2ts salt
- 2tb dried currants
- 40ea grape leaves, preserved
- 2tb cold water
Directions
- 1
6 tb Olive oil 1 c Onion, finely chopped 1/3 c Long grain rice 3/4 c Water 1/2 ts Salt Black pepper, freshly ground 2 tb Pine nuts 2 tb Drie
- 2
Add the onions & cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until they are soft & transparent but not brown
- 3
Add the rice & stir constantly for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the grains are coated with oil
- 4
Do not let them brown
- 5
Pour in the water, add the salt & a few grindings of pepper & bring to a boil over high heat
- 6
Reduce the heat to low, cover tightly, & simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the rice is tender & has absorbed all the liquid
- 7
In a small skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the remaining olive oil & in it cook the pine nuts until they are a delicate brown
- 8
Add them to the rice, then stir in the currants