Yaprak Sarma

Name: Yaprak Sarma
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 85 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients: 40 brined grape leaves, rinsed; 1 cup short-grain white rice, rinsed; 1 large yellow onion, finely diced; 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 2 tbsp dried currants; 1 tsp dried mint; 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped; 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 1/2 tsp ground allspice; 1 tsp salt; 1.5 cups warm water

Tender grape leaves stuffed with a seasoned rice, herb, and currant filling, gently simmered with olive oil and lemon.

85 minMediumServes 6210 cal/serving

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Ingredients

40 brined grape leaves, rinsed
1 cup short-grain white rice, rinsed
1 large yellow onion, finely diced
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp dried currants
1 tsp dried mint
1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/2 tsp ground allspice
1 tsp salt
1.5 cups warm water

Instructions

1

Heat 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, add 1 large finely diced yellow onion, and cook for 5 minutes until soft.
2

Add 1 cup rinsed short-grain white rice, 2 tbsp dried currants, 1 tsp dried mint, 1/2 tsp ground allspice, and 1 tsp salt, stirring continuously for 3 minutes before turning off the heat and stirring in 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley.
3

Lay 40 rinsed brined grape leaves flat on a work surface with vein side facing up, place 1 tablespoon of filling near the stem end of each, fold sides inward, and roll tightly into thin cylinders.
4

Arrange the rolled leaves seam-side down in tight layers inside a heavy pot.
5

Pour 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, and 1.5 cups warm water over the rolls, place an inverted heavy plate on top to weigh them down, cover with a lid, and simmer on low heat for 45 minutes until tender.

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Questions

What is Yaprak Sarma?

Tender grape leaves stuffed with a seasoned rice, herb, and currant filling, gently simmered with olive oil and lemon. This reference files it under Turkish appetizer: made on the stovetop, rated medium and about 85 minutes start to finish.

How long does Yaprak Sarma take?

As written, 85 minutes: 40 of prep and 45 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 5, at 45 minutes.

What can I use instead of allspice in Yaprak Sarma?

The entry for Yaprak Sarma calls for 1/2 tsp ground allspice. In its place: Equal parts ground cinnamon, nutmeg and clove.

How many calories are in Yaprak Sarma?

One serving (the recipe makes 6) is about 210 calories, with 3 g protein, 28 g carbohydrate and 10 g fat, plus 3 g fiber and 450 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How long does Yaprak Sarma keep?

Refrigerate what is left of Yaprak Sarma within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop. The grain firms up as it chills; add a spoonful of water before reheating.

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