Stuffed Grape Leaves - Yalanchi Sarma

Directions

1. 1

   1 qt Water 8 oz Preserved grape leaves - stems removed 1 c Cooked rice 1 md Onion

2. 2

   grated 2 tb Fresh parsley, minced 2 Tomatoes

3. 3

   finely chopped 1 ts Dried mint 1/2 ts Allspice 1 Garlic clove

4. 4

   minced 1 Lemon, juiced -water (as needed) In a medium saucepan place the water and bring it to a boil

5. 5

   Remove the pan from the heat and add the grape leaves

6. 6

   Let the grape leaves sit in the hot water for 10 minutes

7. 7

   Remove them from the water and set them aside

8. 8

   In a medium bowl, place the cooked rice, onions, parsley, tomatoes, dried mint, allspice, and garlic