Beef Dolmades (with vine leaves – Dolmathakia)

Unbalanced

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Blanch fresh vine leaves, rinse in cold water and drain.

Step 2

If using canned vine leaves rinse in warm water and drain.

Step 3

Mix minced meat with remaining ingredients, except butter and egg and lemon sauce.

Step 4

Place a spoonful of the filling on the stalk end of the leaf (being sure the shiny side is face down), fold over sides and roll up lightly to make a little roll about 2 inches long and 2/3 inch wide.

Step 5

Continue until all the filling is used.

Step 6

Place «dolmathakia» closely together in layers in a saucepan.

Step 7

Add butter and 3 cups boiling water. Put a plate onto the dolmmathakia to prevent them from unrolling. (over and cook over a very low heat for about an hour or until the water is absorbed.

Step 8

Serve hot with egg and lemon sauce.