Lebanese · appetizer

Warak Dawali (Stuffed Vine Leaves)

Warak Dawali (Stuffed Vine Leaves) reads citrus 5.6, sourness 5.6 and fruity 4.8 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Lebanese appetizer, about 1 hr 20 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.

The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10

• Umami & Savory — 2.9 / 10
• Sweet & Fruity — 6.2 / 10
• Sour & Bright — 7.3 / 10
• Bitter & Earthy — 1.4 / 10
• Rich & Fat — 4.3 / 10
• Aromatic & Spice — 4.9 / 10

The measured notes (of 18)

Citrus 5.6 · Sourness 5.6 · Fruity 4.8 · Sweetness 4.5 · Herbaceous 4.4 · Richness 4.0 · Allium 2.9 · Salinity 2.7 · Umami 2.2 · Floral 2.1 · Warm Spice 1.9 · Bitterness 1.3 · Earthy 1.2 · Nutty 1.0

What's in it (12)

• 40 brined grape leaves
• 1 cup short-grain rice
• 1 small onion, finely diced
• 1 tomato, finely diced
• 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
• 2 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
• 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
• 1/4 tsp allspice
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 3 tbsp lemon juice
• salt to taste

Time & effort: about 1 hr 20 min (30 min active) · effort: medium

Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 134.8 kcal, 2.7 g protein, 0.4 g fat, 29.8 g carbs

Dietary: Vegan — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.

How it's cooked (5 steps)

1. Rinse leaves.
2. Combine rice with chopped herbs, tomato, onion, spices, olive oil, and lemon.
3. Roll filling tightly in each leaf and pack seam-down in a pot lined with spare leaves.
4. Add water to cover, weigh down with a plate, and simmer 45 minutes.
5. Serve cold.

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• Grilled Cuban Mojo Pork Chops — Cuban
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• Roasted Vegetable and Halloumi Sheet Pan — Greek
• Tavuk Corbasi (Chicken Soup) — Turkish

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