How to be a Good Syrian Daughter (Part 1)

Roll Grape Leaves

Step 1 - Mix ground lamb (raw) with rice (uncooked) and spices.
Step 2 - Rinse and gently unpack grape leaves.
Step 3 - Lay out a single leaf on kitchen table.
Step 4 - Take a small amount of lamb and rice mixture-about 1/2 tsp-and push it out to a long thin piece (think playdough snake).


Step 5 - Place lamb and rice at base of leaf.
Step 6 - Roll leaf once from bottom.
Step 7 - Fold in sides of leaves.
Step 8 - Continue rolling leaf tightly. (End product should be the size of a woman's pinky or ring finger.)
Step 9 - Repeat steps 3-8 until all leaves are rolled. Pack rolled grape leaves in a pressure cooker.
Step 10 - Cook for approximately 7 minutes with water and lemon juice.
Step 11 - Eat most wonderful food on earth.