Culinary recipe
Dolmades
Dolmades
ντολμάδες
A healthy Greek recipe of stuffed grape leaves known as Dolmades or Dolmas. The traditionally vegan dish brings together a mixture of rice, herbs and fragrant spices which is then tightly packed into grape leaves to form individual hand rolls. If grape leaves / vine leaves are unavailable, then we recommend substituting with cabbage leaves which can be prepared using the same method. Once rolled, the Dolmades are boiled until beautifully tender then ready to serve as an appetiser, light snack or within a Mediterranean mezze.
A healthy Greek recipe of stuffed grape leaves known as Dolmades or Dolmas. The traditionally vegan dish brings together a mixture of rice, herbs and fragrant spices which is then tightly packed into grape leaves to form individual hand rolls.
If grape leaves / vine leaves are unavailable, then we recommend substituting with cabbage leaves which can be prepared using the same method. Once rolled, the Dolmades are boiled until beautifully tender then ready to serve as an appetiser, light snack or within a Mediterranean mezze.
The filling of the stuffed grape leaves is fairly simple, predominantly rice and onions. Herbs and spices are used to enhance the dish bringing in fresh, powerful flavours. HolyFlavoursGarlic Powder Organic provides the depth and body of garlic without the harshness which raw garlic can impart. Garlic is a staple in Greek cooking and Mediterranean cuisine as a whole. A key benefit of a dried garlic powder is that the long shelf life means you will have the spice available immediately for the wide range of dishes which require garlic. The concentrated garlic powder also dissolves into the filling mixture for even dispersion ensuring every bite will have a hint of the amazing seasoning. Dill, coriander and parsley then add a fragrant blend of garden-fresh aromas and tastes to make these dolmades utterly irresistible. Serve the dolmades hot or chilled with a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil and a squeeze of lemon juice. EXTRA- There are many variations of dolmas/dolmades which include alternative fillings, for a meat option we recommend the addition of lamb mince which can be used instead of rice or as well as. For a hint of sweetness add currants or chopped apricots to the filling mix, the options are endless so pick your favourite and try our recipe for yourself.
The filling of the stuffed grape leaves is fairly simple, predominantly rice and onions. Herbs and spices are used to enhance the dish bringing in fresh, powerful flavours.
HolyFlavoursGarlic Powder Organic provides the depth and body of garlic without the harshness which raw garlic can impart. Garlic is a staple in Greek cooking and Mediterranean cuisine as a whole. A key benefit of a dried garlic powder is that the long shelf life means you will have the spice available immediately for the wide range of dishes which require garlic.
The concentrated garlic powder also dissolves into the filling mixture for even dispersion ensuring every bite will have a hint of the amazing seasoning. Dill, coriander and parsley then add a fragrant blend of garden-fresh aromas and tastes to make these dolmades utterly irresistible.
Serve the dolmades hot or chilled with a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil and a squeeze of lemon juice.
EXTRA- There are many variations of dolmas/dolmades which include alternative fillings, for a meat option we recommend the addition of lamb mince which can be used instead of rice or as well as. For a hint of sweetness add currants or chopped apricots to the filling mix, the options are endless so pick your favourite and try our recipe for yourself.
Servings 4
Time Preparation- 1 hour
Cooking- 1 hour
Equipment Saucepan
Mixing bowl
Ingredients
120ml extra-virgin olive oil 1 red onion, finely chopped 200g basmati rice 2 tsp HolyFlavours Garlic Powder Organic 1 tbsp dill, finely chopped 1 tbsp coriander, finely chopped 1 tbsp parsley, finely chopped 1⁄4 tsp ground black pepper 1⁄4 tsp fine salt 25 grape leaves, blanched 1 lemon, juiced
