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Stuffed grape leaves (sarma)

Tender grape leaves wrapped around a spiced rice filling, steamed until soft

Buse Zeynep
Prep
30m
Cook
45m
Steps
6
Servings
4
Difficulty
Medium
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Method

  1. Step 1Prepare the bundt pan

    Line a bundt pan with grape leaves, overlapping them to cover the entire interior surface.

    Grape
  2. Step 2Add the rice filling

    Fill the center cavity with the prepared rice and tomato paste mixture, spreading it evenly around the ring.

    RiceTomato paste
  3. Step 3Cover with grape leaves

    Fold the overhanging grape leaves over the rice filling to seal it completely.

    Grape
  4. Step 4Add lemon and liquid

    Place lemon slices on top and pour the cooking liquid over the entire assembly.

    LemonCooking liquid
  5. Step 5Cover and steam45 min

    Cover the pan tightly and steam until the rice is cooked through and the grape leaves are tender, about 45 minutes.

  6. Step 6Unmold and serve

    Let cool slightly, then invert the pan onto a serving plate to unmold the sarma ring.