5 Tbs Chopped onions
1 cup Oil
2 cup Water
1 cup Brown rice
1 tsp Salt
2 tsp Kelp
2 tsp Dill weed
1/4 tsp Cinnamon
1/2 tsp Peppermint
1 tsp Paprika
1/2 tsp Pepper
1/2 tsp Allspice
Juice of 1 lemon
12 Grape leaves


Saute onions in oil till light brown. Add 1 c water with the rice, salt & kelp. Mix well. Cover & cook till the water is absorbed. Remove from heat, cool slightly & add remaining spices. Place 1 generous ts of filling onto each grape leaf. Make one fold up from the base of the leaf, tuck in the sides & roll up tightly. Place in a heavy saucepan & fold down, packing the rolls tightly. Add remaining cup of water & lemon juice. Cook slowly over low heat till almost all the liquid has been absorbed. Serve hot or cold.