Greek Dolmades
A Greek Dolmade is a simple yet delicious appetizer made of rice wrapped in vine leaves. The dolmades are served as mezedes, but can be enjoyed on their own as a snack. A Greek Dolmade is an ideal appetizer for any occasion. They are also great as part of a mezze meal. You can serve them at any time, but it's best to order them well in advance.
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Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 53kcal
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Equipment
Ingredients
- Lemon juice
- tomato juice or broth
Materials/ Tools
- Pot large
- Casserole/ baking dish
- Aluminium foil
- Instant read thermometer
- Plate
- Potholder
Instructions
Method One: Oven
- Preheat oven into 350⁰F and get your casserole.
- Arrange the dolmas in a loose array and you can stack them in two layers in case they can’t be accommodated in a single layer. Pour just the right amount of water and tomato sauce (or broth). If you use the broth, it’s best to partner it with a splash of lemon juice.
- Cover your casserole with its lid. If you choose to use the baking dish, cover the dolma with aluminium foil. Put the dolmas inside the oven.
- Bake the dolma until they achieve the internal temperature of 165⁰
- Serve the dolma with tomato sauce with its sauce, of course. For dolma with broth, drain it and serve as finger food.
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Method Two: Steamed
- Preheat electric steamer as per instruction in the manufacturer’s manual.
- Arrange the dolma in layer or layers, accommodating them all in the steamer’s basket. Cover the steamer with its own lid.
- Steam the dolma for about 35 minutes or until a maximum of 45 minutes. Be sure that they attain the inside temperature of 165⁰ Serve
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Notes
You can make Dolmades year-round and they are delicious anytime of the year. Depending on where you're in Greece, you can try vegetarian versions during Lent. These are known as gialantzi, and are lighter versions of dolmades. During the rest of the year, meat is added. This traditional Greek dish is a perfect snack. If you're a vegetarian, you can try the vegetarian version, as it's much healthier than the regular version.
Nutrition
Serving: 50g | Calories: 53kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1.3g | Fat: 2.3g | Sodium: 396mg | Fiber: 1.3g
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