Dolmades

Ingredients

1lb                 Ground chuck

1/3C              Raw rice

1                   Egg

2T                 Parsley, chopped

2T                 Mint leaves, chopped

1                   Large onion, finely chopped

1/2C              Celery, chopped

1/4C              Butter

3C                 Chicken broth

Salt and pepper to taste

10oz              Grape leaves

Process

Mix first five ingredients in a large bowl

Saute the onion and celery in butter until golden brown

Add to meat mixture

Add 1/2C of chicken broth

Season to taste with salt and pepper

Carefully unroll the grape leaves, rinse, and boil in water for 5 minutes

Drain well

Place 1T of meat mixture on the longest point of each grape leaf

Fold over once

Fold edges toward center and roll again to complete little package

Place in layers in a large pan

Cover with the remaining 2-1/2C of chicken broth

Cover

Simmer for 1 hour

Sauce

3                    Eggs

Juice of 1 lemon

Additional chicken broth if needed

2t                   Flour, mixed to a paste with water

Process

Beat the eggs well, adding the lemon juice gradually

Remove dolmades from pan

Add enough chicken broth to liquid to make 2C

Stir flour paste into broth and then gradually add hot broth to eggs, stirring constantly

Pour over dolmades and serve immediately