Turkish · appetizer
Yaprak Dolma (Stuffed Vine Leaves)
Yaprak Dolma (Stuffed Vine Leaves) reads citrus 5.7, sweetness 5.6 and fruity 5.4 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Turkish appetizer, about 2 hr 15 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 2.1 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 7.2 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 7.2 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 1.5 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 5.4 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 4.7 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Citrus 5.7 · Sweetness 5.6 · Fruity 5.4 · Sourness 5.2 · Richness 4.2 · Herbaceous 4.2 · Nutty 4.1 · Allium 2.6 · Floral 2.1 · Umami 2.0 · Warm Spice 1.8 · Earthy 1.3 · Bitterness 1.2 · Salinity 0.5
What's in it (13)
- 40 brined grape leaves
- 1 cup short-grain rice
- 3 tbsp pine nuts
- 2 tbsp currants
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
- 2 tbsp flat-leaf parsley, chopped
- 1/4 tsp allspice
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp sugar
Time & effort: about 2 hr 15 min (1 hr 15 min active) · effort: involved
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 211.5 kcal, 4.1 g protein, 6.5 g fat, 34.9 g carbs
Dietary: Vegan — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (4 steps)
- Saute onion with pine nuts and spices, then combine with rice, currants, and fresh herbs.
- Roll small amounts in rinsed vine leaves and pack tightly in a pot.
- Weigh down, add water and olive oil, and simmer for 45 minutes.
- Cool and serve with lemon.
Dishes with a similar flavor shape
- Roasted Vegetable Tabbouleh with Grilled Flat Bread and Yogurt-Tahini Dressing — Middle Eastern
- Warak Dawali (Stuffed Vine Leaves) — Lebanese
- Bazargan (Bulgur, Tamarind and Walnut Salad) — Syrian
- Dolmades — Greek
- Greek-stuffed Tomatoes — Greek
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.