Grape Leaves Cake with Pomegranate Molasses – How to Prepare Grape Leaves Cake with Pomegranate Molasses

Grape Leaves Cake with Pomegranate Molasses – How to Prepare Grape Leaves Cake with Pomegranate Molasses

This dish is known for its delightful taste and high nutritional value. It's easy to prepare, requiring only 20 minutes for preparation and 90 minutes for cooking. In this recipe, we will provide the ingredients for six people along with the preparation method, hoping you enjoy this unique dish.

Ingredients for Grape Leaves Cake with Pomegranate Molasses:

 

• Grape leaves (as needed).
• 2 cups of washed and drained rice.
• 3 medium-sized onions, finely chopped.
• 1½ cups of chopped green onions.
• 2 cups of chopped parsley.
• 2 cups of chopped fresh cilantro.
• 4 carrots, grated.
• 4 medium-sized tomatoes, finely chopped.
• 4 tablespoons of tomato paste.
• 4 tablespoons of oil.
• 4 teaspoons of salt.
• 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon.
• 2 teaspoons of black pepper.
• 2 teaspoons of paprika.
• 2 teaspoons of powdered ginger.
• 2 tablespoons of pomegranate molasses.
• 4 tablespoons of lemon juice.
• 10 cups of water.
• Butter (as needed).

For Garnish:

• Lemon slices (as desired).
• Pomegranate seeds (as desired).

How to Prepare Grape Leaves Cake with Pomegranate Molasses:

1. In a suitable bowl, combine the rice, green onions, red onions, tomatoes, carrots, parsley, tomato paste, cilantro, pomegranate molasses, oil, and lemon juice.

2. Add the ground cinnamon, salt, powdered ginger, and paprika, then mix all the ingredients thoroughly until well combined.

3. Grease a round baking tray generously with butter. Cover the bottom and sides of the tray with layers of grape leaves, repeating the process until you have three layers of grape leaves.

4. Spread the stuffing mixture evenly over the grape leaves in the tray, then cover the top with two more layers of grape leaves, pressing gently.

5. Pour water over the entire tray, ensuring all the ingredients are covered.

6. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Once the oven reaches the desired temperature, place the tray inside and cook for 75-90 minutes until all the ingredients are thoroughly cooked.

7. Once done, remove the tray from the oven and carefully flip the contents onto a serving plate. Garnish the top with pomegranate seeds and lemon slices.

Your Grape Leaves Cake with Pomegranate Molasses is now ready to be served! Enjoy this flavorful dish with your family or guests, and bon appétit!