Derevi Sarma  Derevi Patdadz, Yalanchi, Yapraki, Cigars Stuffed Grape Leaves with rice and olive oil  Stovetop Makes about six dozen
Sarma  are tasty and attractive as appetizers for an Armenian meal.  These are the ones without meat, hence the name "Yalanchi". They are eaten out of hand and sometimes dipped in madzoon. This is a different recipe from the 1st edition. The currants give a slightly sweet taste which makes the sarma delicious!

1. Chop onions and parsley, mint and dill. Saute onions in oil for 15 minutes. Stir in rice and lemon juice and cook 10 minutes longer.
2. Add remaining filling ingredients and cook a few minutes longer. (rice should not be completely cooked, it will expand after it is filled into the grape leaves)
   Filling may be prepared in advance and refrigerated
3. Rinse and soak grape leaves in hot water to remove brine. Remove stems
4. Place each leaf with shiny side down on a plate. Put 1 to 11/2 tablespoon of filling at stem end. roll once, fold in sides and roll the rest of the way. Try to get them as tight as possible.
5. In pan for cooking place torn grape leaves to line the bottom (you can also use a few lettuce leaves to line the pan).
6. Pack rolled grape leaves close together, as many layers as needed.
7. Add 3 cups water, put a heavy plate on top of the leaves to keep them from floating up.
8. Bring to a boil on med high heat (watch closely not to scorch the bottom). Lower heat , cover and simmer for 45 minutes.
9. Allow to cool, uncover and drain liquid. (grape leaves will discolor if uncovered while still hot)
10. Serve at room temperature with lemon wedges.

It is important to roll sarma tightly and completely enclose the filling. Leaves which tear can be used to line the bottom of the pan. Pack tightly together and hold down with a plate while cooking to prevent unraveling. If too much water gets into the sarma, they will be soft and bland in taste.