Noy from 'Hatunami' Shares Her Perfect Stuffed Grape Leaves Recipe

Noy Itach, the bride featured on the Israeli cooking show "Hatunami," impressed viewers again with her flawless technique in preparing stuffed grape leaves for a traditional couples' weekend meal. After previously showcasing her fish patties earlier in the season, Noy demonstrated how to roll and cook grape leaves filled with a flavorful rice mixture.

The recipe calls for three packages of grape leaves, tomatoes, onions, olive oil, and a filling made from two cups of round rice, half a cup of chopped dried cranberries, pine nuts to taste, salt, black pepper, and olive oil. The sauce combines lemon juice, olive oil, silan (date syrup), and salt. Preparation involves washing the rice thoroughly, mixing the filling ingredients, layering tomato and onion slices at the bottom of a wide pot, rolling the filling in grape leaves, and arranging them in the pot.

The sauce is poured over the stuffed leaves, water is added to cover, and a large plate is placed on top to keep the rolls intact during cooking. The dish is brought to a boil, then simmered for at least one hour. The recipe encourages tasting and adjusting seasoning throughout the process to achieve the best flavor.

This detailed recipe was obtained following Noy's on-screen demonstration and was published by Desk Keshet 12 on July 26, 2024. It offers a traditional and delicious option for those seeking to prepare authentic stuffed grape leaves at home.