Tamtad Stuffed Vine Leaves – 400 g

Rolling vine leaves is one of those kitchen skills that Turkish grandmothers make look effortless, while the rest of us end up with loose, uneven parcels. This 400g tin of Tamtad stuffed vine leaves skips the rolling entirely. Open it, plate it up and you have a classic cold starter ready in seconds.

What Is in the Tin?

In Turkish, yaprak sarma means wrapped leaves. Tender grape vine leaves are filled with a mixture of rice, finely chopped onion, herbs and spices, rolled into neat little cigars and gently simmered in olive oil and lemon until soft. This version is made in the zeytinyağlı style, meaning it is cooked in olive oil and meant to be eaten cold or at room temperature, with onion making up a large part of the filling for a sweet, savoury depth.

Outside Turkey, many people know this dish as dolma, a word that comes from the Turkish for stuffed. Strictly speaking, Turks use dolma for stuffed vegetables like peppers and courgettes and sarma for anything rolled, but both names are widely understood.

Ready to Serve Straight From the Tin

Tamtad prepares its sarma so it can be served as soon as it is opened, saving you the long process of blanching leaves, cooking the filling, rolling each piece by hand and simmering them for an hour. For busy households, last-minute guests or anyone who simply loves the taste, that convenience is hard to beat, and the texture stays soft and neat without falling apart on the plate. Keep a couple of tins in the cupboard and you are always ready to put together a platter.

How to Serve Them

• Arrange on a plate, drizzle with a little extra olive oil and add lemon wedges for squeezing.
• Serve with a bowl of thick garlic yoghurt for dipping.
• Add a few sprigs of fresh dill or mint for colour and freshness.
• Chill slightly in summer for a cool, refreshing starter.

Build a Sharing Spread

Stuffed vine leaves are a cornerstone of any Turkish meze table. Pair them with hummus, roasted aubergine salad, white cheese, olives, pickles and warm flatbread for a relaxed sharing meal. They also travel well, making them ideal for picnics, packed lunches and buffet tables at family gatherings.

A Light, Plant-Based Choice

Because the filling is based on rice, onion and herbs cooked in olive oil, this style of sarma is a naturally meat-free option that works for vegetarian guests. Please check the label for the full ingredient list and allergen information before serving, especially if you are catering for specific dietary needs.

Storage

Store unopened tins in a cool, dry cupboard. Once opened, transfer any leftovers to a sealed container, keep them in the fridge and eat within a couple of days.

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Robin Food delivers Turkish ready meals and pantry staples across the UK, with same-day delivery available in many parts of London. Complete your meze table with our içli köfte, Turkish white cheese and a jar of Gemlik olives.