Dolmadakia
Dolmadakia - stuffed grape leaves are one of the most iconic Greek foods. With lots of dill, mint, scallions, and tender rice, they are a delicacy not to be missed. Dolmadakia translates to "little dolmades."
Various components such as onion, parsley, mint, dill, and rice are stuffed into grape or cabbage leaves. Although minced meat is used, vegan variants are more prevalent. They can be served hot or cold, with or without a dip or sauce, depending on the contents. Dolmadakia gialantzi, a vegetarian variation with rice, sliced onions, and herbs which means "false dolmadakia" in Turkish.
Dolmadakia is boiled until the leaves are exceedingly soft and fashioned like small cigars. They're drizzled with olive oil and served with lemon wedges, like with many Greek foods.
Ingredients:
- Grape leaves, fresh or jarred
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Scallions (you can substitute with an onion)
- Tomato
- Fennel
- Carolina rice
- Fresh mint
- Fresh dill
- Broth (optional)
