Stuffed Vine Leaves
City
Karabük
Prep Time
75 min
Stuffed vine leaves in Karabuk are not merely a rice or meat filling wrapped in leaves; they represent family labor and guest-table care. Vine leaves are wrapped one by one with a seasoned rice filling and carefully arranged in the pot. They are common at holidays, weddings and family gatherings.
Ingredients
- Asma yaprağı
- Pirinç
- Kıyma
- Soğan
- Salça
- Nane
- Tuz
Recipe
- 1
Rinse brined vine leaves or briefly blanch fresh leaves.
- 2
Mix rice, onion, tomato paste, mint, salt and optionally minced meat.
- 3
Place filling on each leaf and roll tightly.
- 4
Arrange in a pot, add water and a little butter.
- 5
Cook gently until the rice is tender.