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Yalantzi Dolmathes

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Ingredients

6 Tbs. Olive oil

1 c. Onion, finely chopped

1/3 c. Long grain rice

3/4 c. Water

1/2 Tsp. Salt

Black pepper, freshly ground

2 Tbs. Pine nuts

2 Tbs. Dried currants

40 ea. Grape leaves, preserved

2 Tbs. Cold water

Lemon wedges

Directions

In a heavy 10 to 12" skillet heat 3 Tbs. of the olive oil over a moderate heat until a light haze forms above it. Add the onions and cook for 5 minutes stirring frequently until they are soft and transparent but not brown. Add the rice and stir constantly for 2 to 3 minutes or until the grains are coated with oil. Do not let them

brown. Pour in the water add the salt and a few grindings of pepper and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to low cover tightly and simmer for about 15 minutes or until the rice is tender and has absorbed all the liquid. In a small skillet heat 1 Tbs. of the remaining olive oil and in it cook the pine nuts until they are a delicate brown. Add them to the rice then stir in the currants. In a large pot bring 2 quarts of water to a boil over high heat. Drop in the grape leaves and immediately turn off the heat. Let the leaves soak for 1 minute then drain them in a sieve and plunge them into a bowl or pan of cold water to cool them quickly. Gently separate the leaves and spread them dull sides up on paper towels to drain. Layer the bottom of a heavy 2 to 3 quart casserole with 10 of the leaves. Stuff each of the remaining 30 leaves with about 1 Tbs. of the rice mixture. Stack the stuffed leaves side by side and seam sides down in layers in the casserole and sprinkle them with the remaining 2 Tbs. of oil and the cold water. Place the casserole over high heat for 3 minutes reduce the heat to low and simmer tightly covered for 50 minutes. Then uncover and cool to room temperature. To serve arrange the stuffed grape leaves attractively on a platter or individual plates and garnish with lemon wedges.

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