Warak enab stuffed vine leaves with lemon
Neat little parcels of vine leaf filled with herby rice and tomato, cooked in lemon and olive oil.
- Time1 hr 30
- LevelHard
- Costabout £0.52 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Mix the rice, tomatoes, onion, parsley, mint, allspice, salt, 3 tbsp oil and half the lemon juice. Leave for 15 minutes.
15 min - 2
Lay a vine leaf shiny side down, stalk toward you. Put a teaspoon of filling near the stalk.
- 3
Fold in the sides and roll up tightly like a thin cigar. Repeat with the rest.
- 4
Line a heavy pan with spare leaves. Pack the rolls in tightly, seam side down.
- 5
Pour over the water, remaining oil and lemon juice. Place a plate on top to hold them down.
- 6
Cover and simmer on a low heat for 45 minutes until the rice is soft. Cool in the pan and serve at room temperature.
45 min
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