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Dolmades — traditional dish from Constantinople, Greece
Starter Vegetarian

Food Flavour DNA

Nutritional Values

🔥210kcal
💪4gProtein
🌾30gCarbs
🥑10gFat
🌿3gFibre
⚖️150 gServing

* Per serving · 150 g. May vary.

Allergens

🥜 Nuts

Dolmades

How to order / say it
Say it Ντολμάδες — [dol-MAH-thess]
Order I'd like the dolmades, please.
Locally Θα ήθελα τα ντολμάδες, παρακαλώ.
Say locally

Vine leaves stuffed with rice and herbs.

Why try it?

Dolmades are a staple in Greek mezze and reflect the tradition of using simple ingredients to create complex flavors. They're a symbol of gathering and sharing around a table.

How it tastes

Tender vine leaves encase a flavorful mixture of rice, herbs, and sometimes meat, offering a moist, fragrant, and slightly tangy taste with each bite.

Origin & History — first documented: 1300

Dolmades are a classic Mediterranean dish, with origins tracing back to the Byzantine era. Stuffed with grains and herbs, they were a convenient and portable meal for travelers.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥕 250 g vine leaves
  • 🌾 200 g rice
  • 🌿 30 g dill
  • 🥜 50 g pine nuts
  • 🍋 50 ml lemon juice
  • 🫒 60 ml olive oil
  • 🧄 1 small onion
  • 🌿 30 g mint

Method

  1. 1 Sauté onion and pine nuts in olive oil until fragrant.
  2. 2 Add rice, dill, mint, and lemon juice to the pan and cook briefly.
  3. 3 Place a spoonful of rice mixture on each vine leaf, fold, and roll tightly.
  4. 4 Arrange in a pot, cover with water, simmer for 40 minutes.

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