Total Dolmas
36
Rice
288g
Leaves
44
Serves
6
44
180g
72 ml
45 ml
Rice & Herb (vegetarian), serves ~6 people
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Result
36 × 8g = 288g rice. Leaves = 36 × 1.2 = 43.2 ≈ 44. Onion = 36 × 5 = 180g. Oil = 36 × 2 = 72ml. Serves = 36/6 = 6.
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Result
48 × 8 × 1.4 (large) = 537.6g rice. Lamb = 48 × 10 × 1.4 = 672g. Leaves = 48 × 1.2 = 57.6 ≈ 58.
Each regular dolma uses about 8g of uncooked short-grain rice mixed with herbs and onion. The rice cooks inside the grape leaf during simmering, expanding to fill the roll. A batch of 36 dolmas needs 288g of uncooked rice.
| Size | Rice | Grape Leaves | Per Person |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mini | 5g | 1.2 | 8–10 |
| Regular | 8g | 1.2 | 6 |
| Large | 11g | 1.2 | 4–5 |
Plan 1.2 grape leaves per dolma to account for tears and pot lining. For 36 dolmas, you need about 43 leaves. Jarred grape leaves come in jars of 50–70. Fresh leaves should be blanched 30 seconds before using.
Vegetarian dolmas use rice with fresh herbs (mint, dill, parsley), onion, and olive oil. Meat dolmas add 10g of ground lamb or beef per piece and use less herbs. Vegetarian dolmas are served cold or at room temperature; meat dolmas are served warm.
Simmer dolmas 45–60 minutes covered, weighted with a plate to prevent unrolling. The liquid should just barely cover the dolmas. The rice is done when tender throughout. Let them rest 15 minutes in the pot before serving.
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