İzmir Usulü Zeytinyağlı Yaprak Sarma with Currants and Pine Nuts
Tender grape leaves tightly rolled around a fragrant filling of short-grain rice, toasted pine nuts, plump currants, and fresh dill and mint, then gently simmered in a silky olive oil and lemon broth until perfectly soft. A beloved Turkish meze served at room temperature with wedges of fresh lemon.
100 min315 kcal / servingmedium
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