Name: Traditional Zaytouna Bil Saj from Lebanon
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Lebanon
Ingredients: 20 fresh grape leaves (about 40 leaves); 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice; 1/2 cup lamb shoulder, finely chopped; 1 onion, finely chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 cups water; 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional); Fresh mint leaves for garnish

Zaytouna Bil Saj Lebanon

Lebanese stuffed grape leaves with rice and meat cooked in a pan.

Lebanon grape leaves

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