Lozovi sarmi, vine leaves with rice and herbs

Name: Lozovi sarmi, vine leaves with rice and herbs
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 40 vine leaves, fresh or brined; 200 g short-grain rice; 2 onions, finely chopped; 4 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp dried mint; a bunch of dill and parsley; 1 tsp paprika; 1 lemon

Little parcels of rice, mint and dill. Even better the next day.

VeganGluten-free

Prep40 min

Cook50 min

Total90 min

Serves

Approx. per serving: 240 kcal · 4 g protein

Lozovi sarmi, vine leaves with rice and herbs

Ingredients

40 vine leaves, fresh or brined200 g short-grain rice2 onions, finely chopped4 tbsp olive oil1 tbsp dried minta bunch of dill and parsley1 tsp paprika1 lemon

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Method

Blanch fresh vine leaves for 1 minute, or rinse brined ones well.
Soften the onions in half the oil, add the rice and paprika and stir for 2 minutes. Add herbs, salt and 150 ml water and cook until absorbed.
Place a teaspoon of filling on each leaf, fold in the sides and roll up tightly.
Pack the parcels into a pan lined with spare leaves, add the rest of the oil, lemon juice and water to just cover. Weigh down with a plate and simmer gently for 45 minutes.

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