Stuffed Grape Leaves (Warak Enab)

Stuffed Grape Leaves (Warak Enab)

  • Nov 02, 2025
  • By Papaya Express
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Stuffed Grape Leaves (Warak Enab)

Servings

4

Prep Time

20 minutes

Cook Time

45 minutes

Stuffed Grape Leaves (Warak Enab)

Ingredients

  • 1 jar grape leaves in brine

  • 1 cup short-grain rice

  • 1 small onion

  • 1 tomato

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • Juice of 1 lemon

  • 1 tsp salt

  • ½ tsp black pepper

  • ½ tsp allspice

  • Pomegranate Molasses

  • Parsley Bunch

Directions

  1. In a bowl, mix rice, onion, tomato, Parsley, olive oil, salt, pepper, and allspice.

  2. Lay one grape leaf flat, shiny side down. Add 1 tsp of filling near the stem.

  3. Fold the sides over and roll tightly into a small cylinder.

  4. Line the bottom of a pot with extra grape leaves.

  5. Arrange the stuffed leaves in layers.

  6. Pour lemon juice, a drizzle of olive oil, and enough water to cover.

  7. Place a plate on top to hold them down.

  8. Cover and simmer for 25–30 minutes, until rice is tender.