Yaprak sarma
Yaprak sarma is a delicious traditional Turkish dish that consists of stuffed grape leaves. The word "yaprak" means leaf in Turkish, and "sarma" refers to the action of wrapping or rolling. In yaprak sarma, cooked rice and various herbs are combined with ground meat or vegetarian filling, then wrapped in grape leaves and cooked to perfection. It's a flavorful and popular dish enjoyed as an appetizer or main course.
Ingredients
- 1 jar grape leaves (around 40-50 leaves)
- 1 cup rice (long-grain is preferred)
- 1/2 pound ground beef or lamb (optional, for meat filling)
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh dill chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint chopped
- 1 lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups water (for cooking)
- Greek yogurt for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Take a grape leaf, shiny side down, and place a small amount of filling (about a tablespoon) near the stem end of the leaf. Fold the sides of the leaf inward, then roll it up tightly like a cigar.
- Repeat the process with the remaining grape leaves and filling.
- Once all the grape leaves are filled, line the bottom of a large pot with any torn or damaged grape leaves to prevent sticking. Arrange the rolled grape leaves in layers, making sure they are tightly packed.
- Pour 2 cups of water over the grape leaves in the pot. Place a heat-safe plate or a small lid on top to prevent the sarma from unraveling during cooking.
- Cover the pot and bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the rice is fully cooked and tender.
- Once cooked, remove the sarma from the pot and let them cool slightly before serving.
- Yaprak sarma can be enjoyed warm or cold. Serve them with a dollop of Greek yogurt.
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Nutrition
Calories: 199kcal (10%)Carbohydrates: 22g (7%)Protein: 7g (14%)Fat: 9g (14%)Saturated Fat: 3g (19%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 20mg (7%)Sodium: 26mg (1%)Potassium: 172mg (5%)Fiber: 1g (4%)Sugar: 1g (1%)Vitamin A: 437IU (9%)Vitamin C: 12mg (15%)Calcium: 30mg (3%)Iron: 1mg (6%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
