World Flavors Cookbook

Yalanji (Stuffed Grape Leaves)

Name: Yalanji (Stuffed Grape Leaves)
Cook time: 60 min
Cuisine: Syria
Ingredients: Grape leaves Rice, finely chopped tomatoes, onions, parsley, mint Olive oil, lemon juice, pomegranate molasses Coffee grounds (Syrian secret ingredient) Spices: cinnamon, allspice

Syrian-style vegetarian stuffed grape leaves, known for their rich, tangy, and sweet profile.

Cuisine: Syria

Ingredients

Grape leaves Rice, finely chopped tomatoes, onions, parsley, mint Olive oil, lemon juice, pomegranate molasses Coffee grounds (Syrian secret ingredient) Spices: cinnamon, allspice

Instructions

Mix the rice with chopped vegetables, herbs, oil, lemon, molasses, and spices. Place a spoonful of filling on each leaf and roll tightly. Arrange the rolls in a pot over a bed of potato slices. Weight them down with a plate. Simmer in water mixed with lemon juice and oil for about an hour. Serve cold.