Warak Enab (damascus-style Stuffed Grape Leaves)

Warak Enab, or Damascus-style Stuffed Grape Leaves, is a popular dish in Syrian cuisine. These flavorful grape leaves are stuffed with a delicious mixture of rice, herbs, and spices, making them a perfect appetizer or main course.

Warak Enab (damascus-style Stuffed Grape Leaves)

Ingredients

  • 1 jar grape leaves, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup long-grain rice
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 lemon, juiced

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the rice, onion, parsley, mint, olive oil, allspice, cinnamon, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Place a grape leaf on a flat surface, shiny side down. Trim any stems. Place a small spoonful of the rice mixture in the center of the leaf.
  3. Fold the bottom of the leaf over the filling, then fold in the sides, and roll it up into a tight cylinder.
  4. Repeat with the remaining grape leaves and rice mixture.
  5. Place the stuffed grape leaves in a large pot, seam side down, in a single layer. Pour the lemon juice over the grape leaves.
  6. Place a heavy plate on top of the grape leaves to keep them from floating. Add enough water to cover the grape leaves.
  7. Cover the pot and simmer over low heat for 1 hour, or until the rice is cooked and the grape leaves are tender.
  8. Remove from the heat and let the grape leaves cool in the pot before serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
30 minutes
Cooking time:
1 hour
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
150 per serving
Carbohydrates
25g
Protein
3g
Fat
4g

Supplies

Large pot Large bowl Flat surface for rolling grape leaves

Tools

Knife Spoon Plate

Serving suggestions

Serve the Warak Enab with a side of yogurt or a fresh salad.

Tips & tricks

For a time-saving option, you can use pre-cooked rice for the stuffing mixture.

Cost

$10