Dolmades (Stuffed Grape Leaves)
Grape leaves stuffed with herbed rice, pine nuts, and currants, braised in lemon-olive oil broth.
Why It Works
The grape leaves provide a tangy wrapper that seasons the rice as it steams inside. Wedging them tightly in the pot prevents unrolling during cooking.
Key Ingredients
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