Dolmathes (Stuffed grape leaves)

Serves 4

  • 250g Grape leaves
  • 500g Finely chopped onion
  • 250mL Rice
  • 250mL Olive oil
  • 1 batch Finely chopped dill
  • 1 batch Finely chopped mint
  • Juice from 1 lemon
Briefly dip grape leaves in boiling water then rinse them with cold water and wipe dry. Mix the onions with half the olive oil. After a while, mix in the rice, 250mL hot water and the remaining ingredients, except for the oil and the lemon juice. Boil the mixture for 4 to 5 minutes. Wrap one tablespoon of the mixture with a grapeleaf and repeat until completed. Carefully place the dolmathes in a pot with some space between them. Cover the dolmathes with a plate a add the rest of the oil and the lemon juice with 500mL of water. Boil at low heat for 30 minutes, until some water is absorbed and the rice is done. Serve cold with slices of lemon.