Warak Enab (stuffed Grape Leaves With Spiced Rice And Lamb)

Warak Enab, or Stuffed Grape Leaves with Spiced Rice and Lamb, is a traditional Qatari dish that is popular in the Middle East and Mediterranean regions. This flavorful dish is a perfect combination of tender grape leaves filled with a delicious mixture of spiced rice and savory lamb.

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Warak Enab (stuffed Grape Leaves With Spiced Rice And Lamb)

Ingredients

  • 1 jar of grape leaves
  • 1 cup of long-grain rice
  • 250g of ground lamb
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tomatoes, diced
  • 1/4 cup of fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 cup of fresh mint, chopped
  • 1/4 cup of olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon of ground allspice
  • 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 lemon, sliced

Instructions

  1. Rinse the grape leaves under cold water and drain well.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the rice, ground lamb, onion, tomatoes, parsley, mint, olive oil, allspice, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine.
  3. Place a grape leaf on a flat surface, shiny side down. Place a small amount of the rice and lamb mixture in the center of the leaf. Fold the sides of the leaf over the filling, then roll it up tightly.
  4. Repeat the process with the remaining grape leaves and filling.
  5. Place the stuffed grape leaves in a large pot, seam side down, in a single layer. Place the lemon slices on top of the grape leaves.
  6. Add enough water to the pot to cover the grape leaves. Place a heatproof plate on top of the grape leaves to keep them submerged.
  7. Cover the pot and cook over medium heat for 1 hour, or until the rice is tender and the grape leaves are cooked through.
  8. Remove the plate and lemon slices from the pot. Allow the stuffed grape leaves to cool slightly 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
300 per serving
Carbohydrates
35g
Protein
15g
Fat
10g

Supplies

Large pot Heatproof plate

Tools

Knife Cutting board Bowl Wooden spoon

Serving suggestions

Serve the Warak Enab hot as a main dish, accompanied by a side of yogurt or a fresh salad.

Tips & tricks

For a vegetarian version, you can replace the ground lamb with cooked chickpeas or lentils for a delicious meat-free alternative.

Cost

$15