have a legendary recipe made with grape leaves

Ingredients:

1. Fresh grape leaves (approximately 30 leaves)
2. 1 cup of rice that has been cooked
3. freshly chopped fresh herbs (parsley, dill, and mint) to the extent of half a cup
4. 1 medium-sized onion, chopped very finely
5. 2 cloves of garlic, chopped up
6. Half a cup of olive oil
7. The juice of one lemon
8. When desired, season with freshly ground black pepper and salt.
9. Choice: chopped nuts or raisins (optional).

 Method:

First, get the grape leaves ready by:

• When using jarred leaves, remove the brine by rinsing them under cold water.
• You should blanch fresh leaves in boiling water for a few seconds until they become tender, and then drain them.

2. Prepare the filling by,

• Combine the rice that has been cooked, the onions, the garlic, the fresh herbs, the olive oil, and the lemon juice in a mixing bowl.
• Use pepper and salt to season the food. If desired, you can also add chopped nuts or raisins.
• Combine thoroughly.

3. Put together the dried grape leaves:

• Place a grape leaf with the shiny side down and the stem to your right. Make a cut on the stem.
• A tiny amount of filler should be placed near the stem end, and then the sides should be folded in and the parcel should be rolled up tightly.
• Complete the process with the remaining leaves and filling.

Cook the Grape Leaves that Have Been Stuffed:

• Layer the loaded leaves in a pot so that they are tightly packed together.
• After adding enough water to just cover them, add additional lemon juice and a drizzle of olive oil so that they are saturated.
• Maintain their submersion by placing a plate on top of them. The dish should be cooked for forty to fifty minutes until it reaches a soft consistency.