Authentic Waraq 3nab bil zait (Grape leaves in oil)

1 (80z) jar of grape leaves
1 cup Egyptian tiny rice
1/2 large tomato diced
1 bunch parsley Finley chopped
2tablespoon green or reg onion diced
1 teaspoon dry mint
1 tablespoon salt
5 lemons juiced
2 cups olive oil
1 or 2 potato's peeled sliced 1in thick


How2:

FILLING:
Step1: In a bowl add chopped parsley,rice,tomato,lemon juice,oil,salt,mint,and onion.
Step 2: Mix well
Step3: Strain keep liquids.

WRAPPING:
Step1:place leaf flat on cutting board remove little stem.
Step2:place about 1 teaspoon of filling on edge.
Step3: fold over sides.
Step4:tightly fold back over the sides.
Step5: roll tightly. slightly squeeze to remove extra liquid.

Repeat until all leaves are wrapped.

IN POT:
Step1:Place layer of potato's on bottom of pot
Step3: layer stuffed leaves around until layer is full. repeat by stacking.
Step4: when all have been stacked. press down firmly to ensure its all in place.
Step5: place liquids over leaves make sure its just enough to cover if not add some more lemon or oil.
Step6: on med heat bring to a boil. lower heat on low cover cook for 1 -2 hours or until leaves are tender.

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