Lamb Dolmathes

On October 22, 2006 in Different Dinner Project, Recipes

1/2 pound ground lamb
1 small onion, minced
1/3 cup fresh dill, chopped
1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
1 egg, beaten
1/2 pound grape leaves
8 cups chicken broth
salt and pepper

  1. Combine lamb, onion, dill, mint and egg together in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. Spoon a small amount of the rice mixture into the center of a grape leaf. Fold the bottom edge over the filling, fold the sides in and roll to seal. Repeat with remaining leaves and filling.
  3. Place a few leaves on the bottom of a large saucepan to prevent sticking, and layer the dolmathes closely together, alternating the direction of every other layer.
  4. In a separate saucepan, bring the chicken broth to a boil, then pour it over the dolmathes. Maintain heat at a simmer and cook until meat is cooked through and tender, about 45 minutes to an hour.
  5. Serve hot or cold with Tzatziki.

Makes 6 servings

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