Yalanchi Sarma (Armenian Rice Stuffed Grape Leaves)

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1h 30m

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2h 30m

This Armenian recipe for Yalanchi Sarma, rice-stuffed grape leaves, features a savory and tangy mixture of rice, onion, pine nuts, currants, and fresh herbs wrapped in grape leaves and drizzled with a lemon and olive oil sauce. A delicious and satisfying appetizer or side dish with a unique blend of flavors.

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1 1/2 cups (360ml) extra-virgin olive oil, divided

1 large onion (10 ounces; 284g), finely chopped

4 teaspoons (12g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt; for table salt, use half as much by volume

1 1/2 teaspoons (4g) freshly ground black pepper

1/8 teaspoon baking soda

6 tablespoons tomato paste (about 3 1/4 ounces; 90g), see notes

1 cup long-grain white rice (7 ounces; 200g), rinsed and drained

2 cups (480ml) water, divided

3/4 cup (175ml) fresh lemon juice, from 4 to 5 lemons, divided

1/4 cup dried currants (1 ounce; 30g), optional

2 tablespoons (8g) flat-leaf parsley, chopped

1/4 cup (42g) pine nuts

One 24-ounce jar grape leaves in brine

4 lemon wedges from 1 lemon

Yalanchi Sarma (Armenian Rice Stuffed Grape Leaves)

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Yalanchi Sarma (Armenian Rice Stuffed Grape Leaves)

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