Japraka with grape leaves, the secrets of the perfect taste

2025-05-10 08:12:48 / RECETA ALFA ALFA PRESS

Japraka with grape leaves, the secrets of the perfect taste

Grape leaf dumplings stuffed with green onions and spices

Ingredients:

1 kg green onions
200 g fresh dill
150 g fresh mint
100 g rice
250 ml water
Olive oil + a little sunflower oil
Salt, black pepper to taste
Lemon zest or lemon juice
Grape leaves

Preparation:

In a pan with a little olive oil, sauté the green onions until soft. Add the rice and stir for 1–2 minutes. Then add the dill, mint, salt, pepper and 250 ml of water. Let them simmer until the rice is half cooked (about 7–10 minutes). Meanwhile, if the grape leaves are fresh, soften them a little in hot water for 2–3 minutes, if they are canned, rinse them well with water. Once the mixture of green onions with spices and rice has cooled slightly, fill the grape leaves and roll them up. Arrange the japraki tightly in a pot. Add hot water until it covers them, a little oil and a little lemon zest or lemon juice. Place a plate on top to keep them tight and let them cook over low heat for 40–45 minutes.

 

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