Tzitayough Derevapatat or Yalanchi Sarma or Zeyitli Sarma

Cook stuffing for 20 min. and then Sarma for 50 to 60 min.

AMOUNT  Makes 40 to 50 Sarmas

SAUTE - 3 cups chopped onions in 2/3 cup of olive oil until light brown

ADD - 1 cup boiling hot water

3/4 cup of uncooked rice (washed and drained 2 times)

1 1/2 to 2 teaspoons salt and

1/3 cup of pine nuts.  Cover.

SIMMER - 20 min. or until all the water is absorbed.

MIX IN - 2 tablespoons lemon juice

1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon allspice

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1/4 teaspoon Aintab red pepper (or paprica mixed with a little cayenne)

1/4 cup finely chopped parsley and

1/3 cup golden raisins

Cover and let stand 15 min.  Then roll into grape leaves.

Rolling Grape Leaves (Sarmas)

PREPARE - 2 to 2 1/2 packs grape leaves (20 leaves in each pack).