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Warak Enab

Warak Enab (Stuffed Grape Leaves) Recipe

Warak Enab, also known as stuffed grape leaves, is a traditional Lebanese dish featuring grape leaves filled with a savory mixture of rice, herbs, and sometimes meat.
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours
Course Appetizers
Cuisine Lebanese
Servings 4
Calories 493 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 jar about 200g grape leaves, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup short-grain rice rinsed
  • 250 g ground lamb or beef
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 2 medium tomatoes finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint chopped
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • Juice of 2 lemons
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups water or broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon optional

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the grape leaves by rinsing them under cold water to remove excess brine. If using fresh leaves, blanch them in boiling water for 2-3 minutes until softened.
  • In a large bowl, mix the rice, ground meat, chopped onion, tomatoes, parsley, mint, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and cinnamon. Ensure the ingredients are well combined.
  • Take one grape leaf, shiny side down, and place about 1 tablespoon of the filling near the stem end. Fold the sides over the filling and roll tightly from the stem end to the tip, forming a small cylinder.
  • Line the bottom of a large pot with a few grape leaves to prevent sticking. Arrange the stuffed leaves in the pot, seam side down, in snug layers.
  • Once all the leaves are arranged, drizzle with additional olive oil and lemon juice. Place a heatproof plate on top of the leaves to keep them in place during cooking.
  • Pour enough water or broth over the stuffed leaves to just cover them. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 45-60 minutes, or until the rice and meat are cooked.
  • Check occasionally to ensure the liquid hasn’t evaporated. Add more water if necessary, but avoid making the mixture too watery.
  • Remove the pot from heat and let the grape leaves rest for 15 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature, garnished with extra lemon wedges and a drizzle of olive oil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 493kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 81mgSodium: 270mgFiber: 3gSugar: 12g
Keyword Warak Enab
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