Dolmathes

Summary
Grape leaf roll ups stuffed with rice.

Ingredients

• 1 bunch of dill, finely choped
• 1/2 lb of grape leaves
• 1 whole lemon, squeezed
• 1 bunch of mint, finely choped
• 1 cup of olive oil
• 1 lb of onions (yellow), finely choped
• 1 cup of rice

Directions

• 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 grape leaf 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.

 Source: www.eatgreektonight.com