Koupepia

Method

1. 1

   Step 1

   Mix the pork, beef, rice, onion (opens in a new tab), tomatoes (opens in a new tab), tomato paste (opens in a new tab), herbs, cinnamon (opens in a new tab), half the oil, salt and pepper (opens in a new tab).

   • 10 min

   Food safety: Wash hands after handling raw meat.

2. 2

   Step 2

   Lay a leaf shiny side down, put a heaped teaspoon of filling near the stem, fold in the sides and roll up firmly but not too tight — the rice swells.

   • 30 min
3. 3

   Step 3

   Line a heavy pot with a few torn leaves and pack the rolls in tightly, seam side down, in layers. Pour over the remaining oil, the lemon juice (opens in a new tab) and water and weigh down with an upturned plate.

   • 5 min
   • Dutch oven / casserole pot (opens in a new tab)
4. 4

   Step 4

   Bring to a simmer, cover and cook gently until the rice and meat are cooked and most of the liquid has been absorbed. Rest for 10 minutes.

   • 60 min
   • low heat

   Food safety: Check one roll: the filling should be cooked through (71 °C), with no pink meat.

5. 5

   Step 5

   Lift the koupepia onto a platter, spoon over a little of the pan juices and serve warm with a bowl of yogurt (opens in a new tab).

   • 2 min