Welcome
"Who said we are lost?
Who said we are not living?
Pontos maybe gone,
But the Pontians are still living!"
Welcome to the Phoenix
Greek Pontian Society of Greater Cleveland Ohio website.
The purpose of this website
is to provide an informational forum on the Phoenix Society and the History of
the Pontian Culture. Visit this site frequently to read more about Current
Membership Information, Society Information and Updates, Upcoming Event
Schedules, Updates from the President, Photo Gallery Updates and More!
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Current board:
Emmanual Ermides
President |
Christiana
Ermidis-Bluebaugh
Secretary |
Andy Andreades
Vice President |
George Alexiadis
Executive Board Member |
Mission
The purpose for which this
organization is formed is to preserve the Greek Pontian culture through an
organization that promotes the unity of the Greek Pontian people, preserves the
history of the Greek Pontian heritage and language, and creates a bridge from
the past to the present so that the many contributions of the Greek Pontian people to society may be remembered and commemorated for generations to come.
History
It was on a winter night in 1972 when two close friends
of Pontian decent, Panagiotis Vasiliadis and Anestis Vasiliadis , decided
to create a Pontian Society in Cleveland. Their goal was to create an
organization where Pontians can come together and talk about their lives, their
history and most importantly, to continue the Pontian spirit that has lived
through our ancestors for thousands of years.
The first meeting took place with nine members present
at the Annunciation Church in Cleveland, Ohio.
The first attending members were: • Panagiotis
Vasiliadis • Anestis Vasiliadis • loannis Xanthopoulos • Lefteris Karakostas •
loannis Tsivoglou • Anestis Theodore • Hristos Abatsas • Dimitrios Tsaftaridis •
Nikos Piperithis
At the meeting, Panagiotis Vasiliadis was voted as
the first president of the Pontian Society. In 1973, Anestis Vasiliadis was
voted as the second president of the Pontian Society.
In 1974, the Society hosted the first Pontian Society
dance at the Ford Union Assembly Hall. Attending this event were fellow Pontians
from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
In 1975, under the presidency of Dimitrios Tsaftaridis,
another dance was held at the St. Dimitrios Church. This dance was hosted with
the help of all the Society’s members and with the donations of Konstandinos Hionithis (of Boston, MA.), George Meimaridis and Stavros Meimaridis.
In the continuing years the Society continued to gain
momentum. Pontian descendants from the areas of Smirna, Urdou, Trapezounda,
Sabsounda, Kerasounda, Konstandinoupoli and many other parts of the Greek
mainland and islands continued to join the society.
In 1976, Hristos Abatsas Sr. was elected President
of the Society.
In the years to follow, more events and dances
continued to develop and flourish. Future President’s such as Mr. Meletidis and loannis Xanthopoulos
and Hristos Abatsas Jr., continued the Pontian
traditions and helped, like previous President’s, to continue the Society’s
momentum.
In later years, a small group of Pontians joined the
National Convention in Connecticut. At the time, John Ermidis was elected
president and remained in the Presidency for the next eight years. John Ermidis was responsible for the Society’s most successful dance to date. This
dance was held at the Annunciation Church on January 18, 1997.
In 2001, Emmanual Ermidis was voted unanimously as
President of the Society, and to date is the current President-elect for the
Phoenix Pontian Society of Greater Cleveland.
A special thank you is extended to
Panagiotis Vasiliadis, Theodore Neste and Christos Abatsas for researching and
finding this historical information. Please note that the information contained
within this history has been passed and documented by word of mouth and may
contain incorrect and/or out of date information. Careful consideration and
precautions in documenting this history have been taken, though some information
may be incorrect. If you have updates to this history or would to correct any
incorrect information within this document, please contact Emmanual Ermidis
immediately.
Pontian History
& Genocide
An account of the Pontian Genocide as written by Theofanis Malkidis, Ph.D. of
the University of Thrace - Department of Language, Literature and Culture by the
Black Sea. Document is written in Greek and English.
An
unknown genocide in Europe - The Greeks of Turkey
Helsinki.
Powerpoint slideshow of
Panagia Soumela monastery in the Trabzon Providence of Turkey. Short history of
the monastery follows the slideshow. (Credits for this
document are featured via a website link in the document).
Panagia Soumela Monastery
Constitution
Click here to read the current Bylaws:
Current Bylaws
Click here to read
the original Constitution in Greek:
Original Constitution
Proclamations & Resolutions
NEW! -
Proclamation/Resolution 'How To' Tool Kit
The following Proclamations
and Resolutions have been issued in various states to all Pontian's as an
acknowledgement of the Pontian Genocide (in no particular order).
Thank you to those in
their respective State/Society that helped to make these happen!
Proclamations
- Proclamation: State of
New York, Governor George E. Pataki proclaims May 19, 2002 as Pontian Greek
Genocide Remembrance Day in the Empire State. Signed by Gov. George E. Pataki.
Read Entire
Proclamation
- Proclamation: State of
New Jersey Executive Department, Governor James E. McGreevey proclaims September
9, 2002 as a day of remembrance of the destruction of the genocide against the
Greek People of Pontus and Asia Minor. Signed by Governor James E. McGreevey.
Read Entire
Proclamation
- Proclamation:
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Governor Edward G. Rendell, May 2004 encourages
all citizens to study and reflect upon the tragic events and to make a firm
resolve to eradicate hatred and violence from our communities. The Governor
joins with the Pontian Greek Community to commemorate May 19, 2004 as Pontian
Greek Genocide Remembrance Day. Signed by Gov. Edward G. Rendell.
Read
Entire Proclamation
- Proclamation: City of
Norwalk Connecticut, May Alex A. Knopp proclaims Sunday, May 23, 2004 as Day of
Remembrance of the Victims of the Pontian Greek Genocide. Signed by Mayor Alex
A. Knopp.
Read Entire
Proclamation
- Proclamation: City of
Canton Ohio, Janet Weir Creighton proclaims May 19, 2004 as Day of Remembrance
of the Pontian Greek Genocide in Canton, Ohio. Signed by Mayor Janet Weir
Creighton.
Read
Entire Proclamation
- Proclamation: City of
Cleveland Ohio, Jane L. Campbell proclaims May 19, 2005 as a Day of Remembrance
of the Victims of Pontian Greek Genocide in the City of Cleveland. Signed by
Mayor Jane L. Campbell.
Read Entire
Proclamation
- Proclamation: State of
Florida, Attorney General of the State of Florida proclaims on April 19,2005
that the Pontian Genocide be commemorated and commends the Pontian Greek people
for their significant contributions to civilization. Signed by Attorney General
Charlie Crist.
Read Entire Proclamation
- Proclamation: State of
New York, Governor George E. Pataki proclaims May 19, 2005 as Pontian Greek
Genocide Remembrance Day.
Read Entire
Proclamation
Resolutions
- Resolution: State of New
Jersey, Senator Palaia and Assemblymen Corodemus and T. Smith join in
commemorating the Pontian Greek Genocide of 1914-1922, and commend the Pontian
Greek people for their significant contribution to civilization. Signed by
President of the Senate John Bennett, President of the Senate Richard J. Codey
and Speaker of the General Assembly J. Suris.
Read Entire Resolution
-Resolution no. 188:
Senate of Pennsylvania, Senator Robert J. Thompson, honor the sacrifices of
those who died or suffered during the Pontian Genocide of 1915-1923. Signed by
Secretary Mark R. Corrigan.
Read Entire Resolution
- Resolution: City of
Cleveland Ohio, Frank G. Jackson and et al of the City Council Members
commemorate the Pontian Genocide and join the Greek Community in honoring the
struggles, sacrifices and courage of the victims and the survivors of the
Genocide events. Declared on May 19, 2005. Signed by President of the City
Council Frank G. Jackson.
Read Entire
Resolution
- Resolution no. 9161:
State of Florida, Representative Bilirakis commemorates the Pontian Genocide of
1914-1922 and the Pontian Greek people for their significant contribution to
civilization. Signed by Speaker Allan G. Bense and Clerk John B. Phelps.
Read
Entire Resolution
- Resolution no. 2742:
State of Florida, Senator Haridopolos commemorates on April 20, 2005 the Pontian
Genocide and the Pontian Greek people for their significant contribution to
society. Signed by President of the Senate Tom Lee and Secretary of the Senate
Faye W. Blanton.
Read Entire Resolution
- Resolution no. 1883:
State of New York, Senator Onorato remembers and honors the victims of the
Pontian Genocide. Signed by Secretary Steven M. Boggess.
Read Entire Resolution
Citations and Proceedings
- Citation: State of New
York, Member of the Assembly Matthew Mirones remembers the Pontian Greek
Genocide. Signed by Member of the Assembly Matthew Mirones.
Read
Entire Citation
-Congressional Record
Proceeding of the 108th Congress: Hon. Carolyn B. Maloney of New York and member
of Congress rides to pay tribute to the survivors and victims of the Pontian
Genocide of 1915-1923 and asks the The Speaker of the House and her colleagues
to join her in honoring the Pan-Pontian Federation as they honor the sacrifices
and memory of their noble ancestors. May the victims of the Pontian Genocide
rest in peace. Signed by Member of Congress Carolyn B. Maloney.
Read Entire Proceeding
Accomplishments
The year 2006 proved once
again to be successful for our Society. Thank you to every member and the
individuals involved to make this year one of our best!
- Donation to the Greek Pontian Statue in PPhiladelphia (first ever in USA)
- Commenced Pontian dance lessons for
local children
- Expanded our video and book library
- Donation to Anatolia College (Demetri
Fund)
- Donation to Panagia Soumela of
North America
- Opening of New website
www.pontosonline.org
- Donation in the memory of Xenophon
Kalorides
- Visit from speaker Spiridon Veronis
of Canton, Ohio
- Sponsored the arrival of speaker
Mixalis Mouratidis
- Donation to the Greek Independence
Day Parade of food and drinks
- Greek Pontian Association Picnic in
August
- Donation to the Society Pontiaki
Estia in Massachusetts
- Greek Pontian Memorial at
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church of CLE
- Donation to the Annunciation Greek
Orthodox Church of Cleveland
- Christmas gifts to children of Holy
Trinity in Canton
- 34th Annual Dinner Dance at
Kristafers restaurant
2005
- Donation to the St.
Athanasios Greek Orthodox Church of Boston
- Donation to the St. Mary of
Egypt Greek Orthodox Monastery
- Participation in the Greek Independence
Day parade of Cleveland
- Participation in the Pan-Pontian Federation meeting in April of 2005. The
meeting was held in Toronto, Canada.
- Greek Pontian Annual Memorial at
the Annunciation Church
- Official dedication of the Resolution of Recognition of the Pontian
Genocide from the City Council of Cleveland, OH. The Proclamation was presented to the Pontian Association at the Annunciation
Greek Orthodox Church.
- Second Resolution of Recognition of the Pontian Genocide from the
Honorable Mayor Jane Campbell of Cleveland, OH.
- Pontian picnic at the St. Gregory Palamas Monastary
- Donation to the Red Cross fro the Katrina Fund to help the needy in those
southern states affected by the hurricane.
- Donation to the Pontian Association Akritai Philadelphia for the
construction of the new and only Pontian Monument in the USA.
- Donation
to the Anatolia College of Thessaloniki, Greece - Dimitri Theodore Fund.
- Creation of a Pontian Library room for the benefit of Reading the Pontian
History for all members.
- Donation to the Foundation of Panagia Soumela
for the new Church.
Upcoming
Events
Pontian
Dance Lessons
Join us every
Friday evening at 6:30 pm at the
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church Hall on West 14th in
Cleveland for Pontian Dance
Lessons. Marina Ermidis & julie Tsirambidis, Instructors.
For questions or
to enroll your child, please call (216) 323-4092
Annual Picnic
Join us on August 15th at the St. Gregory Palamas Monastary in Haysville
Ohio for our annual Pontian Picnic. Held in conjunction with Komninoi
Pontian Society of Canton.
Lecture Series
The Pan- Pontian
association of USA-CANADA(http://www.panpontian.org) have organized the
following program of events regarding the genocide of the Greeks of Pontos,
featuring key note speaker Fanis Malkidis, Professor at the University of Thrace
and full member of the International Association for Genocide Scholars.
Tuesday, May
22, 2007
Lectures about the Pontian
Churches
presented by Vasilios Marinis & Fanis Malkidis
PanPontian
Federation of USA-Canada
Holy Trinity Cathedral, New York
319 East 74th Street
Friday, May
25, 2007
Lecture In commemoration of the
Pontian Genocide
presented by Fanis Malkidis
Pontian Society of Chicago
Saturday &
Sunday, May 26-27, 2007
1st Youth Gathering
Pontian Youth Association of USA-Canada
Panagia Soumela, New York
Saturday, May
27, 2007
Lecture by Fanis Malkidis
Community centre of St. George of Piscataway 1:00pm
Members of
PanPontian Federation of USA- CANADA:
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PONTIAN
SOCIETY "AKRITAI" OF PHILADELPHIA
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PONTIAN
SOCIETY "KOMNINOI" OF NEW YORK
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PONTIAN
SOCIETY "PONTOS" OF NORWALK
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PONTIAN
SOCIETY "PANAGIA SOUMELA" OF BOSTON
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"PONTIAKI
ESTIA" OF MASSACHUSSETTS
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BROTHERHOOD
PONTION TORONTO "PANAGIA SOUMELA"
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ASSOCIATION
PONTIENE DE MONTREAL "EFXINOS PONTOS"
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"KOMNINI"
PONTIAN CLUB OF OHIO
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PONTIAN
SOCIETY "PHOENIX" OF CLEVELAND
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HOLY
INSTITUTION "PANAGIA SOUMELA" PONTION AMERIKIS & CANADA
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PONTIAN
SOCIETY OF CHICAGO "XENITEAS"
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PONTIAN
SOCIETY "PANAGIA SOUMELA" OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA
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PONTOS
SOCIETY OF THE CAPITAL REGION "O XENITEAS",TROY NY
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SOCIETY
PONTION "EFXINOS PONTOS" OF ROCHESTER, NY
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PONTOS
SOCIETY OF WATERVLIET, NY
Parade
Information
Thank you to all for
your help and support to make this event a success!
ZHTW H ELLAS!
9th Annual
Greek Independence Day Parade
Saturday, March 24, 2007
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church
West 14th Street - Cleveland, Ohio
(Located in Cleveland's Historic Tremont District)
Mailings
Coming Soon
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online!
Four Seasons
Do you know someone that is an exceptional
member of the Greek/Pontian community? Then honor them by submitting to be our
featured member of the season!
Submit the following to
Support@pontosonline.org and that
person may be featured on our site!
Name, Place of Birth, Spouse/Children's
names, Favorite Pastimes, Favorite Pontian Food, short history/accomplishments
of why this individual should be featured, etc. Feel free to include any
additional information.
Birth of
a Pontian Nation
Expecting a new birth in your
family?
Submit your name, photo and birth information of your
child/grandchild, and we will feature them on our site!
|
Name |
Date Of Birth |
Proud Parents |
|
Anastasios Ermidis |
April 4, 2007 |
Manolis & Marina Ermidis |
|
Venizelos Kaffas |
April 14, 2007 |
Giorgos & Sophia Kaffas |
Prayer:
Blessed is
our God always, both now and ever, and to the ages of ages. Amen. O Lord our
God, Who was well pleased to come down from the Heavens, and to be born of
the holy Theotokos and Ever Virgin Mary for the salvation of us sinners, Who
knows the frailty of human nature: according to the multitude of Your
compassions forgive the sins of Your servant (Name), who this day has borne
a child, for You have said, O Lord, "Be fruitful, and multiply, and
replenish the earth, and have dominion over it." Preserve the child she has
borne from every bane, from every harm, from every hostile rage, from evil
spirits of the day and night; keep this woman safe under Your mighty hand.
Therefore, we, Your servants, beseech You, and trusting in Your ever patient
and manbefriending love, with fear invoke the holy Name of Your Kingdom;
look down from Heaven and behold the feebleness of us who are condemned, and
be gracious to Your Servant (Name) and to all the house in which the child
has been born, and to them that have touched her and to all here present, granting
forgiveness as our Good and Loving God; for You alone have the power to forgive
sins, through the intercessions of the holy Theotokos, and of all Your Saints.
Through the prayers of our holy Fathers, Lord Jesus Christ, our God, have mercy
and save us. Amen.
Remembering out Members
Prayer section to remember our departed
members.
Email us the name and year of passing and we will place their name on our site.
| Name |
Date of Passing |
| Nikos Efthymiou |
March 25, 2007 |
| Xenophon Kalorides |
July 5, 2006 |
Prayer:
Blessed is our God always, both now and ever, and to the
ages of ages. Amen. Christ our eternal King and God, You have destroyed death
and the devil by Your Cross and have restored man to life by Your
Resurrection; give rest, Lord, to the soul of Your servant (name) who has
fallen asleep, in Your Kingdom, where there is no pain, sorrow or suffering.
In Your goodness and love for all men, pardon all the sins he (she) has
committed in thought word or deed, for there is no man or woman who lives
and sins not, You only are without sin. For You are the Resurrection, the
Life, and Repose of Your servant (name), departed this life, O Christ our
God; and to You do we send up glory with Your Eternal Father and Your
All-holy, Good and Life-creating Spirit; both now and forever and to the
ages of ages. Amen.
Membership & Donation
The Phoenix Greek Pontian Society
Reserves the right to substitute any of the items below. Items are based on
availability. Membership amounts are subject to change.
Email
Support@PontosOnline.org with questions or concerns.
Membership Fees and Information
| Membership Type |
Amount |
Our Gift to you |
| Basic Membership |
$30 |
- Complete Membership Binder
- Pontian Music CD
|
| Bronze Membership |
$50 |
Basic Membership, plus: |
| Silver Membership |
$100 |
Bronze membership, plus:
- Two free tickets to yearly Pontian
Dance in
Cleveland
|
| Gold Membership |
$250 |
Silver Membership, plus: |
|
Platinum Membership |
$500 |
Gold Membership, plus:
- Pontian Book (ex: Thea Halo; History
of
Pontos)
|
| Grand Benefactor Membership |
$1000 |
Platinum Membership, plus:
- Five years free admission for two to
select
Pontian Events in Cleveland
- One authentic ancient Greek Coin
- Special recognition plaque
|
| Lifetime Membership |
$5000 |
Platinum membership, plus:
- Seven years free admission for two
to
select Pontian events in Cleveland
- Two authentic ancient Greek coins
- Special recognition plaque
|
* Membership amounts subject
to change at any time. Family or Couples membership fees vary - please contact
us for further information on this type of membership.
Donations
The Phoenix Greek Pontian
Society of Greater Cleveland welcomes any donations towards many causes, such
as:
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Preservation of
Historical Pontian books at a Library In Naoussa - Greece ~ Coming Soon! More Information!
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All Orphanages and
Churches
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Donations towards
building a Pontian Home in Cleveland (Lesxi)
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Donations towards
Youth Programs
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Donations to the
National Pan-Pontian Association
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Donations on behalf
of an individual
...And many more!
To make a Donation or pay
membership dues, click the icon below and then send an email when complete to
Support@PontosOnline.org
with your contact
information and membership/donation amount.
For further information or to submit a
check or money order, please write or email:
Phoenix Greek Pontian Society of Greater
Cleveland
Attn: Emmanuel Ermidis
11833 Franklin Boulevard
Cleveland, Ohio 44107
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Gallery
Coming Soon
Links
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Pontian Genocide Links:
Pontian Music and
Dance Links:
Additional Pontian
Organizations Site Links:
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Recipes
Keftethes Apo Ton Pontos
Ingredients and
Directions
500 g Veal stew
meat
250 g Pork stew meat
3 sl Stale bread (thick slices) - crusts removed
1 Onion; finely chopped
1 Garlic clove; finely chopped
3 tb Chopped parsley
1 ts Chopped mint
1 ts Chopped basil
1 md Tomato; peeled, chopped
1 Egg
1 tb Vinegar
1 ts Bicarbonate of soda
1 1/2 ts Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Flour to coat Oil for frying
Serves: 5-6
Cooking time: 8-10 minutes
Finely grind veal and pork, leaving some fat on pork. Combine meats.
Soak bread in cold water. Squeeze dry and crumble into a mixing bowl.
Add onion, garlic, herbs, tomato, egg and vinegar; blend in soda, salt
and pepper. Add meat and blend in lightly and thoroughly, using a hand
if necessary. Chill for 1 hour. Taking about 2 tablespoons of the
mixture at a time, roll into balls. Moisten hands occasionally. Roll
balls in flour and flatten into rounds 5 cm (2 inches) in diameter.
Shallow fry in hot oil for 4-5 minutes each side. Patties will puff up.
Turn carefully with spatula or tongs. Drain on paper towels and serve
immediately with fried potatoes and vegetables or salad.
Pontian Tart with a Yogurt and Nigella Crust
Ingredients for a 30 cm
baking tray:
150 g all-purpose flour
150 g corn flour
100 ml milk
100 ml sunflower oil
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
250 g minced pork
250 g minced veal
500 g fresh spinach
1 onion, finely chopped dill parsley
400 g yogurt
3 eggs
2 tbsp nigella seeds
Directions:
To prepare the base of the tart,
combine the two types of flour with the milk, sunflower oil, baking
powder and salt. Knead and roll out. Grease and flour a baking tray and
line with the pastry. For the filling: sauté the onion, mince and finely
chopped spinach. Add salt and pepper; cook for 15 minutes over low heat,
until all the liquid has cooked off. Remove from heat; add plenty of
finely chopped fresh dill and parsley. Spoon the filling over the
pastry. For the crust: beat the eggs and combine with the yogurt, add
salt and pepper. Pour this over the filling. Sprinkle the surface with nigella seeds and bake at
180 C for 40 minutes.
Dolmathakia Yialantzi
2 jars of grape leaves in
brine (16 oz. jars or about 120-150 leaves)
1/2 cup of olive oil
1 spring onion, finely chopped
1 pound of zucchini, grated
1/2 eggplant, peeled and grated
2 medium carrots, grated
4 ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped
1 1/2 cups of long grain rice
2 teaspoons of sea salt
1 teaspoon of freshly ground pepper
1 bunch of fresh parsley, finely chopped
juice of 3 lemons
Directions:
Blanch the Grape Leaves.
Bring 8 cups of water to a boil in a large pot, add juice of 1/2
lemon and 1 teaspoon of salt. Carefully unroll the leaves (do not
separate). Remove leaves and place them in a bowl and cover with
cold water.
When cooled, drain in a
colander. It is not unusual for many of the outer leaves in the jar
or can to be damaged, or to tear while using. Set these aside to use
later in the recipe.
Make the Filling
In a large saucepan, heat
1/2 cup of olive oil and sauté the onion for about 2-3 minutes. Add
grated zucchini, eggplant, and carrots, and cook over low heat for
10 minutes. Add the tomato pulp and continue to cook for 5 minutes.
Remove from the heat and set aside to cool for 15 minutes, and put
in a bowl. Add the rice, parsley, remaining salt, and pepper, and
mix well with a spoon until blended.
Filling and Rolling the
Leaves (see step-by step photos)
Gently separate one leaf and
place it shiny side down on a work surface. Cut off the stem and
discard. Place one teaspoon of the filling on the leaf at the point
where the stem joined the leaf. Fold up the bottom of the leaf over
the filling, then each side inward in parallel folds, and roll up
the leaf. Roll should be firm, not tight, as the filling will expand
during cooking. Repeat until all the filling has been used.
Cooking the Dolmathakia
Because it's easy for the
leaves to burn while the filling cooks, put a plate or wooden
souvlaki skewers in the bottom of a heavy-bottomed pot (see tip
below). The plate should fit as closely as possible to the sides. If
there are unused leaves, or leaves that were torn and not used
during the filling process, put them on the plate or on top of the
skewers. Place the dolmathakia on top, packing them closely together
(not squashed), seam side down, so they don't unroll during cooking.
Layer them until all are in the pot (2-3 layers is best, but no more
than 4 layers). Place several unused leaves over the top. Take
another plate and place it upside down on top of the dolmathakia,
with something to weight it down (I use a second plate). Add 2 cups
of water to the pot and cover. Bring the water to a gentle boil, add
the remaining lemon juice, reduce heat to low and simmer for
approximately 50-70 minutes. Check to see if done. If the rice has
cooked, they are done. If not, continue cooking for another 10
minutes and check again. Cooking time depends both on the type of
pot used and the particular stovetop element.
If preferred, use a pressure
cooker. No plates needed, but do use the skewers in the bottom. Pack
the dolmathakia into the pressure cooker, add the 2 cups of water,
close and cook for 15-20 minutes at the first pressure mark.
Yield: about 100 pieces
Serving
Individual servings of
dolmathakia are 4-5 pieces on small plates as an appetizer, however
they can also be used as a side or main dish. Serve dolmathakia warm
or at room temperature with avgolemono (egg and lemon sauce), lemon
wedges, tzatziki, or unflavored yogurt on the side.
Storage
These will keep well in the
refrigerator for about 5 days. Return to room temperature before
serving. Drizzle olive oil on top and cover to store. They can also
be frozen. If you do freeze, reheat in the microwave or by steaming
and serve warm. Don't just thaw and eat.
Tip
If you don't have a plate
that fits or skewers, line the bottom of the pan with unused or torn
leaves.
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