Ingredients
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1
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1/4
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1/4
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3/4
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2
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1
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1
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1
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1
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1/2
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1/2
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1/4
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3/4
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36
Directions
Domata (Grape Leaves), Mediterranean-spiced meat and rice wrapped in tangy grape leaves , Mediterranean-spiced meat and rice wrapped in tangy grape leaves
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Steps
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1
Done
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Place the Rice in a Bowl, Add Cold Water to Cover and Let Stand For 30 Minutes. |
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2
Done
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at the Same Time, Place the Currants in a Small Bowl, Add Hot Water to Cover and Let Stand For 30 Minutes Until Plumped. |
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3
Done
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Drain the Rice and Currants and Set Aside. |
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4
Done
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Meanwhile, If Using the Pine Nuts, Preheat an Oven to 350 Degrees F. |
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5
Done
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Spread the Nuts in a Small Pan and Place in the Oven Until Toasted and Fragrant, 6-8 Minutes. |
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6
Done
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Set Aside. |
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7
Done
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in a Large Saut Pan Over Medium Heat, Warm 1/2 Cup of the Olive Oil. |
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8
Done
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Add the Yellow Onion and the 1 Teaspoon Salt and Saut Until Softened, About 5 Minutes. |
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9
Done
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Add the Green Onions and Saut Until Softened, About 5 Minutes Longer. |
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10
Done
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Add the Allspice, Cinnamon and Drained Rice and Cook, Stirring, Until the Rice Is Opaque, About 4 Minutes. |
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11
Done
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Add the Chopped Tomatoes (if Using), Parsley, Mint or Dill, Currants and Hot Water and Cook, Uncovered, Until the Water Is Absorbed and the Rice Is About Half Cooked, About 10 Minutes. |
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12
Done
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Stir in the Pine Nuts, If Using, and Mix in Ground Beef Thoroughly. |
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13
Done
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Season to Taste With Salt and Pepper. |
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14
Done
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Let Cool. |
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15
Done
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Rinse the Grape Leaves in Cool Water and Cut Off the Stems. |
