Dolmadakia Avgolemono: Greek Style Stuffed Grape Leaves with a Lemony Sauce

[@EllinoItalos]

Dimitra, since my mom moved back to Greece I could not get good Greek food anywhere. The restaurants are so mainstream and unauthentic. Your videos have helped me to recreate all my favorites just like mom used to make. Efxaristo poli. 🇬🇷🇬🇷🇬🇷

[@KitaKatt1988]

This is one of my favorite channels on KZbin 😌

[@DimitrasDishes]

Thank you! ☺️

[@heatherkuhn8326]

Thank you for this recipe! I'm so glad to discover your channel. Both my Yiayia's have passed so I am trying to pick up the torch and keep our Greek food traditions alive. I can tell your recipes are the real deal and I'm so grateful. Euxaristo poli!

[@camizahn265]

I am also trying to keep our Greek food traditions alive. Dimitra, your recipes are amazing! My siblings and my mother are very much impressed with everything I've cooked up following your recipes. Next up - Domathes! An absolute favourite of the family, a recipe my Yiayia had perfected but even my mom can't replicate, lol But I'm confident that my Yiayia will approve of this recipe! Can't wait to try it!

[@emmashook1555]

I love your Greek recipes my husband is Greek and I love cooking these dishes for him!

[@fritsbabs1]

Hi my "darling"!!! We are dutch,we live in france,we work in germany,and we love eating and sailing in greece ! So we cooked it ,and it was amazing !! !more of this good stuff and thanks for sharing it. Sorry for my bad english. efchiaristo megallo poly 😂👍

[@infinitelyblessed359]

I made these for my daughters birthday party tonight and they were the hit of the party! Thanks Dimitra :)

[@Ashencrowe]

I just keep coming back to this dolmas recipe -- It's sooo good. Makes the whole house smell great cooking, and I seem to never have enough leftovers! Thank you!

[@FiercedeityBrad]

Absolutely adore this dish, the lemon sauce is perfect with it. ❤ greek food is one of my favorites

[@Hollis_has_questions]

My southern caregiver was drooling when I showed her this video (and so was I)!❤😊

[@ssettev9361]

I'm Puerto Rican and I absolutely love Greek/Middle Eastern food. Your dolmades looked ridiculously delicious. Can't wait to try this recipe. Your personality shines, btw. 🥰

[@toruu]

my girlfriend is greek

[@mimi_j]

Same 🇵🇷

[@ladymarmalade7]

Hi Greece and Turkiye is not Middle East.

[@typeviic1]

Probably because stuffed grape leaves are popular in Lebanon as well. @@ladymarmalade7

[@sandraude1]

ssetev never sad, just mentionted that he/she likes the food from those regions and yes turkey IS the middle east@@ladymarmalade7

[@carlosdejesus822]

I went to the Greek festival this year for the first time and I had some of these. I LOVED THEM., I'm also Puerto Rican and these hit the spot with me. You explained the whole process wonderfully.

[@recon11b1p6]

I'm from a small Greek community in west central Florida, Tarpon Springs. Grew up eating this as a kid. Thank you for sharing this wonderful dish.

[@markwar6353]

Merci beaucoup! J’ai amélioré ma recette qui vient de ma grand mère de Kalymnos grâce à vous, un vrai délice 😋

[@Wolff_6969]

You are so adorable. My wife and I love the little stories lol. Not to mention this recipe is effin fantastic!!!

[@klw21e]

I remember as a kid there was one Greek restaurant in my hometown and I remember eating stuffed grape leaves with lamb and rice thank you for adding this recipe

[@dymentedward3167]

I've made dolmades before and to add to the fun I picked Grape leaves that were growing wild. This time I used pared ones. I did make the lemon sauce and it came out great.

[@elainehaase6007]

You have taken me back in time. I can close my eyes and be teansported backward in my Yiayia's kitchen watching her cook. Thank you!

[@dakotaphoenix8914]

Tysvm my mother LOVES Dolmades & decided to attempt to start making these ourselves bc she was spending so much $$$ from our local Greek restaurants

[@christinemerlino5313]

You are the BEST!.I haven't made these in quite a while, so I was looking to refresh my memory on making the sauce.There is "NOTHING" as good as THIS recipe.I too, Must have the lemon sauce!I decided to do a big platter of these to use as an appetizer, before we grill our "Greek seasoned Lamb Skiskabob" as a special dinner for my brother and his wife visit! Thank you, and your videos are "perfectly done", well explained "without a lot of "chit chatter".Great Job! Thank you, Christina

[@junaid1]

You have such a wonderful channel. Your explanations are thorough and thoughtful and I have learned so much from you. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for teaching me so many great recipes.

[@Juju-lq5he]

Love these. Will definitely make these by following your recipe u make it so simple. Looks delicious. Thanks for sharing this Great recipe. 🤗😊

[@tanvav]

TY for sharing this! My Yiayia used to do exactly how you did the grape leaves. Great childhood memories!

[@michaellovell1368]

Dimitra, this is simply the BEST Dolmades video I have seen !! I made this yesterday and it was absolutely delicious. Thank You xx

[@bethanyannmcdonald7019]

Such a gorgeous and easy dish - and I was able to use grape leaves from my garden! This will be a regular feature during the week for sure - thank you!

[@geertruelens9602]

Did you just use them fresh/washed? Or must you do something with them before using? Asking because I have a beautiful grapevine at my house, and I would love to use them for this dish.

[@moniquem783]

@@geertruelens9602 did you ever find out how to prepare the grape leaves?

[@geertruelens9602]

@@moniquem783 I did not make this dish, however my grapevine is in full bloom again, and I could definitely try it.

[@lenisilvestre2138]

@@moniquem783 you have to blanch the leaves first. Dunk in boiling water until they change color then in cold water

[@Master_Blackthorne]

I'm so glad you are sticking up for lemon sauce! I found a recipe in Apartment Life magazine years ago for dolmades and that recipe included lemon sauce. It seems every time I order dolmades at a Greek restaurant you can only get tzatziki sauce; which is okay, but I'm a lover of lemons!

[@thegatesofdawn...1386]

Looks superb! What a grand cook you are, so many wonderful recipes! ( Hungry now ).

[@zahraalbattat4066]

Interesting take on Dolma.. will have to try it 👍

[@RACINVIDEOS]

Dimitra Thank you for the PERFECT recipe!! Absolutely Flawless and Perfect first time ever making!! I never knew the Lemon sauce could be such a compliment! Amazing!!

[@DimitrasDishes]

You are so welcome! SO glad you liked it :) BTW, you have the BEST last name :) haha!

[@RACINVIDEOS]

@@DimitrasDishes I have this down to a science! Absolutely LOVE this dish! I have been able to entertain even the Pickiest of Greeks and they love it! LOL I have been able to "fine tune" the lemon sauce with flavor and thickness! I will never be able to thank you enough.. I am having So Much FUN with these!! XOX PS Fresh Mint AND Dill in the Produce dept in small Plastic Hanging Packages is def the way to go!! (Instead of Dried) (Not Sure where you are But Walmart and Price Chopper/Market 32 in Upstate NY have them readily available daily)

[@ndumarco]

Perfection. Beautiful cook and dish. Can’t believe you did not take a bite for us 😂❤

[@billrnlaw]

I am from a small Greek community as well. Was looking for a recipe. Looks like what my Yiayia made.

[@desleykakoulidisgallaway3382]

this recipe of Dimitra's is great, just like my Mother used to make. Full of flavour and with the delicious lemon sauce....you can also use blanched cabbage leaves if you want.

[@emmanouelpassas5741]

Very good ntolmades smart using the lamp!

[@nickkitzemian4846]

You nailed it bravo Dimitria !

[@SueT-MC-DSI]

That's an adorable story about you and your sister making these. Lol :))

[@MaribetBalestena]

Wonderfully explained! Thanks!!! ♥️

[@jmead2294]

These do look delicious. Could I serve this as a main dish with something on the side? Like a Greek Salad and Pita breads? Or? (your suggestion)

[@tinavigorito3896]

Looks delish!! And easy too!

[@aidaenglesakis3262]

You are a great cook love your recipes 😋 ❤️

[@minnie7700]

I've been a "Greek" housewife for 35 years and an embarrassed to say that I have never made dolmadakia ( that's because my MIL always made them for me). Now that she's gone, I'm going to follow your recipe and see how it goes.

[@ersinbeli7563]

Minnie S it’s Turkish dolma is a Turkish word Greeks stole it

[@minnie7700]

Ersin Beli Stole it or just took over the word because of the 400 years Turkish occupation?

[@ANEWMuse]

Very nicely done. I serve this weekly to my family. The lamb is a nice touch I usually put greek potatoes on the bottom of the pot. The dolmades need to have a little buffer from direct heat.

[@o0sunsi0o]

Perfection! I've subscribed and this is the recipe that brought me here, thank you for sharing.

[@lastchancemonicam3948]

Thank you for this. I've been looking for a recipe I can use using predominantly things I grow in my garden, and this one fits the bill.

[@vyvoomvoom9641]

I am cooking up a batch now.. just picked my leaves and on 2 soak.. 🙂 I am trying ground chicken breast this time around 🤞😮 and love them with beef & pork combo. Beef and lamb is good too... Ty again for all your hard work and dedication to help us learn good recipes to sustain ourselves..lol Love ta girl! Toof toof!!!

[@mrsindianmonroe]

You made my day! I'm so happy I found this! Been craving for some lately and getting tired of the over priced at restaurants so making it home made is the best and cost friendly. I love the (I can't pronounce it because you said it so fast😂🤣) lemon sauce to this dish so definitely going to make this when I can find the time to do so! Thank you😊

[@athenaemmanouilidis1291]

Augolemono sauce (egg-lemon sauce)

[@jasminegonzalez2007]

Thank you for sharing with the world. I love Greek food...Puerto Rican as well must be a palate thing. 😜 will be making these soon. Would these freeze well? Or best make/eat fresh?

[@bsure4]

great recipes here!👍

[@Tom-Alberta-Canada]

Good morning your recipe easy to do , thank you fantastic have a nice day Tom

[@alexanderk.3177]

Thank you so much! Beautiful recipe and gorgeous dish! I do watch all your videos!😊🇬🇷🍾

[@Washiela]

LOL! - first time I made dolmades, just like yours, they came undone. Now, years later, I think I am ready to try again. Yours look delicious - thank you for sharing. I have also subscribed 😊 x

[@jmead2294]

Now,, did you use Italian Oregano? Or Greek Oregano? Two distinctly different flavors as is Mexican Oregano.

[@AlexanderGkamanis]

Tip: when you boil the grape leaf, keep the water and use it instead of stock or fresh water. It gives a nice natural flavour.

[@vyvoomvoom9641]

Awesome idea!

[@vyvoomvoom9641]

Ty

[@AlexanderGkamanis]

@@vyvoomvoom9641 make sure you wash the leaves very carefully before doing that...

[@vyvoomvoom9641]

@@AlexanderGkamanis how do you suggest to clean them... soak in vinegar c wayer or just rinse well? I have my own vine i pick from... was given to me 11 yrs ago as a wedding gift💗 Also, would you know how to branch off to give to others so they can grow some too? My Theo who gave me this, has lost his Memory unfortunately

[@AlexanderGkamanis]

@@vyvoomvoom9641 Nooo no vinegar!!!!! First wash them and then put them in a big bowl full of water and leave them for 1 hour. Then do everything 1 more time and they are ready to use or go in the freezer to use them anytime for the next 1 year.

[@ssd2930]

I always had dolma with yogurt. This my first time seeing it made this way.

[@afrokatsis5708]

I totally love this recipe I’ve never made them but I’m going to make them as my daughter asked for them wish me luck 😝

[@DimitrasDishes]

Good luck and enjoy :) They will be delicious.

[@russellrollain5295]

You're AWESOME, Dimitra!!!

[@thomasgusias1108]

Love your receipts but your didn’t say what kind of mint you add

[@miab3266]

I am making it, I’ll let you know…thank you!

[@mznewyorker15]

Yay so excited to make these, super simple!

[@СпасЯнков-э2ч]

Great recipe might try

[@youthecat]

I'm in hysterics at your sister fixing everything with olive oil! I mean, what could go wrong? lol

[@njengamichael102]

Perfectly cooked 👌

[@youthecat]

Ok, ok! UNCLE! You got me! I subscribed! (Happily!) 😋

[@katarzynagos8165]

I immediately fell in love with your meat dolmades 😍 But for the fact grape leaves are out of reach in Poland, I would make this wonderful dish even today.

[@AlexanderGkamanis]

It's the same recipe for stuffed zucchini. Try it

[@katarzynagos8165]

Αλέξανδρος Γκαμανής thanks for the suggestion

[@badmartialarts]

You can use the same recipe with cabbage leaves as well.

[@athenaemmanouilidis1291]

We make them with cabbage leaves too.

[@susanokano621]

Thank you for your reply. I made it yesterday. It was so “ono” (yummy, in Hawaiian).

[@georgehatesbattlefield7322]

Amazing koukla

[@Zeusdog4ever]

Hi, love this channel and just tried my first batch. I have a lot of rinsed grape leaves left over. I've read they can be frozen and used later, but it was in regard to people using fresh leaves. Anybody have any experience or suggestions on storing left over leaves? Would hate to toss them. Thanks all!

[@judyfleming6269]

Great video. I will try it without the lamb. I've eaten Dolmades that had a tiny bit of something sweet like currents or perhaps a chopped raisin inside the dolmade. Do you know what that might be?

[@jamesbaker9677]

Beautiful

[@8nansky528]

I ADORE READING

[@mrsindianmonroe]

What I love about this is so many so I can have some one day and snack on few hours later or save for next few days and already made😊😍

[@JesusChildrenStories]

Love your channel I just made these and was wondering if I could cover these with the lemon sauce for 2 days until I serve them ? When I serve them after 2 days should I take them Lemon Sauce out ? When I serve it or leave it covered ? Thanks !

[@nenitabautista31]

I'll try your recipe I think it's delicious

[@melyn.3094]

Looks delicious

[@giuseppelogiurato5718]

I watching this with captions; they are always funny when she says Greek words. Today we are making "Damn Vacaville".

[@dulcehajjar5826]

WOW ! Yum 😋 10000 likes 👍

[@honinakecheta601]

My moms not a huge fan of these, but I love them! I could eat them by the bushel lol

[@thegatesofdawn...1386]

Thank you 😊 💓.

[@SorayaBasheer]

Hi! Just wondered if the rice is washed and soaked before hand? Thank you

[@tracyholt8620]

I love this recipie. I am making this recipie for my mom birthday. But need to make a big batch. Only question. Is how many is too many in a pot? I usually make 25 to 30. I am going to make 60. Basically doubling the recipe.

[@soheilarouhani2114]

Wow so good thanks for sharing video 👏👏👏👏👏👏❤❤❤❤❤❤we make same in Azerbaijan and Turkey

[@Rebelx251]

Awesome video, i good friend of mine challenged me to make these. Lets just say here i am😂😉😉

[@DimitrasDishes]

You got this!!!

[@Barbie-py4oh]

Love it😊

[@s_v____2027]

In Armenia we put yogurt with garlic as a dressing

[@effiekuhn7472]

You are the very best.!!

[@hamzanator4545]

I used kronos dolmades and cooked them for an hour in the pressure cooker and they still come out extremely tough. What did i do wrong?

[@aidaenglesakis3262]

Can you do Dolmades with silverbeet

[@irenedimeski7863]

Yummy Dimitra Thankyou xxx ooo

[@gRaCi3La89]

Thank you SO, SO much!!!

[@dimitrapage8667]

Πάρα πολύ σωστό τη συνταγή αυτή μου αρέσει πάρα πολύ

[@nanasyrian3616]

Here in syria we add a secret 😉 ingredient to the filling witch is a tea spoon of coffee Try it it's really yummy

[@fkutz1]

Do you have any secrets on removing the darn grapeleaves out of the jar... it's the hardest part of my recipe!

[@bondj5680]

Looks delicious..thank you!

[@kamileramune7023]

Thank you so much for recipe. May i use brown basmati rice

[@DimitrasDishes]

Kamile Ramune I’ve never done that but if you do it will have to cook longer. You may also have to add more liquid. Keep an eye on it so that it doesn’t burn and I’d live to hear how they turn out if you give that a try :) xoxo

[@mariancobb4309]

Interesting & educational. My husband brought some grape leaves home & I had no idea how to prepare them. Thank you for the demonstration. One question -- Did you cook the leaves, first?

[@danmenzel7229]

For fresh grape leaves, blanch them first in salted water. Then cool in ice water.

[@ashrafulIslam-xg1pf]

Before I make same style..? I am chef in ksa

[@Marymina6754]

Thanks for sharing, you’re awesome

[@evelynnoguera3418]

Thank you delicious

[@zendoll1]

Can I use the leaves from my Concord grape grove?

[@AlexanderGkamanis]

Can you believe that this was my lunch today??? We usually put some cheap panceta on the bottom. You can also put tomatoes and peppers on the bottom instead of meat.

[@michellelloyd6256]

My grape leaves were tough. Not the meat, just the leaves. What did I do wrong?

[@athenaemmanouilidis1291]

Try cabbage leaves next time, always soft

[@michellelloyd6256]

@@athenaemmanouilidis1291 i never thought of that. Great idea. Thanks 😊

[@susanokano621]

If you make it several days ahead, do you serve it cold. Do you serve the sauce cold too?

[@DimitrasDishes]

You may serve it at room temperature, cold, or you can warm it through over low heat.