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Postby apc2010 » Thu Apr 01, 2010 6:15 pm

Normally buy vine leaves in brine pre-soaked , would like to use fresh ones this weekend , any tips would be apprieciated ,(they are to be stuffed)
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Postby yialousa1971 » Thu Apr 01, 2010 6:25 pm

Pick them, wash them in cold water then soak in boiled salted water for about 10mins or so.
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Postby apc2010 » Thu Apr 01, 2010 6:28 pm

Cheers
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Postby bill cobbett » Thu Apr 01, 2010 7:03 pm

Fresh???? !!!!!!! ...... at this time of year
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Postby apc2010 » Thu Apr 01, 2010 7:08 pm

Yes in friut market in paphos, imported maybe??
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Postby bill cobbett » Thu Apr 01, 2010 7:10 pm

apc2010 wrote:Yes in friut market in paphos, imported maybe??


Must be i guess
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Postby bill cobbett » Thu Apr 01, 2010 7:12 pm

oh if stuffing, don't forget a generous splashing of lemon juice or pref lime juice in the stuffing to give that tangy taste
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Postby CBBB » Thu Apr 01, 2010 7:16 pm

Use cabbage leaves, they taste much better.
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Postby yialousa1971 » Fri Apr 02, 2010 2:15 am

Or Spinach.
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