Dolmades (Hojas de Parra Rellenas Griegas)
Entrante1 h 40 min6 porcionesMediaSobre esta receta
Un clásico griego muy querido — hojas de parra tiernas envueltas alrededor de un relleno fragante de arroz, hierbas frescas y limón. Estos dolmades son brillantes, aromáticos y profundamente satisfactorios. Esta versión amigable para cocineros caseros utiliza hojas de parra en frasco para mayor comodidad y ofrece los sabores auténticos de limón, eneldo y aceite de oliva que hacen que este plato sea tan atemporal. Sirva caliente o a temperatura ambiente con una generosa cucharada de tzatziki o un exprimidor de limón fresco.
Instrucciones
- 1
Rinse the Grape Leaves In Brine thoroughly under cold running water to remove excess brine. Carefully separate them and lay flat on a clean work surface or stack them gently. Trim off any tough stems with Kitchen Shears or a Knife. Set aside.
- 2
Heat 2 tablespoons of the Extra-Virgin Olive Oil in a Skillet over ^[medium heat]. Add the diced Yellow Onion and cook, stirring occasionally, for 6–8 minutes until softened and translucent. Add the minced Garlic and cook for 1 more minute until fragrant. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- 3
In a large Mixing Bowl, combine the uncooked Long-Grain White Rice, sautéed Yellow Onion and Garlic, Dill, Flat-Leaf Parsley, Mint (if using), Lemon Juice, Lemon Zest, Kosher Salt, Black Pepper, Allspice, and 3 tablespoons of the Extra-Virgin Olive Oil. Mix well until everything is evenly combined. The rice will cook inside the Grape Leaves In Brine, so it goes in raw.
- 4
Lay one Grape Leaves In Brine flat on your work surface, smooth (shiny) side down, with the stem end facing you. Place about 1 heaping teaspoon of filling near the base of the leaf (don't overfill — the rice will expand as it cooks).
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Fold the bottom of the Grape Leaves In Brine up over the filling, then fold in both sides snugly, and roll upward away from you into a tight, compact cylinder — like a small burrito. The roll should be firm but not so tight it will burst as the rice expands. Repeat with remaining leaves and filling.
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Line the bottom of a large, heavy-bottomed Pot with Lemon slices in a single layer. This prevents the dolmades from sticking and scorching, and adds flavor. You can also use any torn or imperfect Grape Leaves In Brine as an additional lining layer.
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Arrange the rolled dolmades seam-side down in tight, snug layers in the Pot. Pack them closely together so they hold their shape during cooking — they should be touching but not crushed. Add a second layer on top if needed.
- 8
Pour the Low-Sodium Vegetable Broth over the dolmades. The liquid should come just to the top layer but not fully submerge them. Drizzle the remaining 3 tablespoons of Extra-Virgin Olive Oil over the top. Place a heatproof plate directly on top of the dolmades to keep them from unrolling during cooking.
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Bring the Pot to a boil over ^[medium-high heat], then immediately reduce to a ^[low simmer]. Cover with a lid and cook for 45–50 minutes, until the Long-Grain White Rice is fully cooked and tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed. Check at 35 minutes — if liquid is low, add a splash of hot water or Low-Sodium Vegetable Broth.
- 10
Remove the Pot from heat and let the dolmades rest, covered, for 10–15 minutes. This allows the Long-Grain White Rice to finish steaming and the rolls to firm up. Carefully remove the plate, then use Tongs to transfer the dolmades to a serving platter.
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Serve warm or at room temperature with Lemon wedges and a bowl of tzatziki on the side. Dolmades are equally delicious the next day — the flavors deepen as they rest.
