Name: Minted lamb vine leaves
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 90 min
Ingredients: 30 preserved vine leaves; 1/2 cup (100g) long-grain white rice; 100 gram lamb mince; 1/2 small brown onion, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon pine nuts; 1 teaspoon dried mint; 1/2 teaspoon baharat; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; natural yoghurt, to serve; flatbread, to serve (optional)

Ingredients

30 preserved vine leaves

1/2 cup (100g) long-grain white rice

100 gram lamb mince

1/2 small brown onion, finely chopped

1 tablespoon pine nuts

1 teaspoon dried mint

1/2 teaspoon baharat

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 tablespoon lemon juice

natural yoghurt, to serve

flatbread, to serve (optional)

Method

1.Place leaves in a large bowl, cover with cold water and stand for 5 minutes. Drain. Rinse leaves in cold water and drain well.

2.Meanwhile, wash rice in a small bowl until water is clear. Drain well. Combine rice, mince, onion, pine nuts, mint and baharat in a small bowl.

3.Place leaves, vein-sides up, on benchtop. Place a teaspoon of mince filling on bottom half of each left. Roll up firmly, folding in sides to enclose filling.

4.Pack rolls tightly over base of a large saucepan in a single layer. Combine oil, lemon juice and 1 cup water in a jug. Pour over rolls. Weigh rolls down with a heatproof plate.

5.Cover, bring to boil on medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 hour, until cooked through and tender. Cool in pan. Serve at room temperature with yoghurt and flatbread, if you like.

You can find preserved vine leaves at selected supermarkets and delicatessens. Baharat is a Middle Eastern spice available at specialty grocers.
Note

Woman's Weekly Food

From classic Kiwi favourites, quick weeknight dinners and elevated meals for special occasions, our recipes are local and delicious and thoroughly tested so you know you can trust them to work. Discover tips and tricks to enhance your cooking skills, learn about seasonal ingredients, and stay up-to-date with the latest food trends. We're more than just recipes; we're your trusted kitchen companion.

Ingredients

Method

Related stories

Subscribe and save up to 38%