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Name: Authentic Turkish Sarma
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Turkey
Ingredients: 1 jar (450g) grape leaves in brine; 1 cup medium-grain rice (e.g., Baldo or Calrose); 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 large onion, finely grated; 2 tablespoons pine nuts; 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped; 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional); 5 cups hot water; 1 lemon, sliced