ready to roll.
3.place a grape leaf on your work surface, shiny side down. add 1 tablespoon of the rice mixture to the middle of the grape leaf. fold the sides over the rice and roll the leaf into a small log shape, about the size of your thumb. repeat with the remaining rice, placing the stuffed leaves into a pot. when the dish is full, cover the stuffed leaves with several layers of flat grape leaves and pour in 1 cup of water. cover and cook the leaves on medium heat for 1 hour. serve immediately. 