Stuffed Grape Leaves with Rice & Herbs
Mare Nostrum Stuffed Grape Leaves with Rice & Herbs reflect Mediterranean hand-rolled sarma tradition, offering balanced herbal filling and tender grape leaves through careful preparation rather than industrial processing.
Stuffed Grape Leaves with Rice & Herbs
A Hand-Rolled Mediterranean Tradition by Mare Nostrum
Stuffed Grape Leaves with Rice & Herbs by Mare Nostrum are prepared following traditional Mediterranean sarma methods, where tender grape leaves are carefully filled, rolled by hand, and gently cooked to preserve balance, aroma, and texture.
Product Identity
Product Type: Antipasti · Stuffed Vine Leaves
Preparation: Hand-Rolled · Gently Cooked · Pasteurized
Filling: Rice & Mediterranean Herbs
Origin: Mediterranean Culinary Tradition
Culinary Context: Meze & Cold Starters
Positioning: Retail-Ready Packaging · Not Bulk
Mediterranean Context
Sarma is not fast food.
Across the Mediterranean and Anatolia, stuffing grape leaves is a shared ritual. Leaves are selected carefully, fillings are balanced, and rolling is done by hand. Each piece is small, uniform, and intentional.
Stuffed grape leaves with rice and herbs represent the vegetarian heart of this tradition. Light, aromatic, and designed to be shared.
The Character of Stuffed Grape Leaves
Tender Leaf Texture
Grape leaves are thin, flexible, and easy to bite, never fibrous.
Balanced Herbal Filling
Rice is combined with herbs and seasoning to remain aromatic without heaviness.
Traditional Preparation Approach
Hand-Rolled Technique
Each grape leaf is rolled individually to ensure uniform size and texture.
Gentle Cooking
Slow cooking allows flavors to integrate without breaking the leaves.
Pasteurized for Stability
Pasteurization ensures shelf life while protecting traditional structure.
Technical Product Information
• Grape leaves
• Rice and Mediterranean herbs
• Hand-rolled
• Gently cooked
• Pasteurized
• No artificial additives
• No preservatives
Ready to serve.
How to Use
• Serve chilled or at room temperature
• Drizzle with olive oil if desired
• Pair with lemon slices
• Present as part of meze tables
No reheating required.
Culinary Applications
• Mediterranean meze tables
• Cold starters
• Vegetarian platters
• Shared appetizer plates
Designed for direct table service.
Packaging & Net Weight
Mare Nostrum Stuffed Grape Leaves with Rice & Herbs are offered exclusively in retail-ready packaging.
• Glass Jar – 280 g
• Glass Jar – 400 g
Bulk or industrial packaging is not offered.
Storage & Shelf Life
Shelf Life (Unopened):
Up to 24 months in a cool, dry place.
After Opening:
Refrigerate after opening. Consume within 3–5 days.
Why Mare Nostrum
Mare Nostrum preserves traditions that rely on hands, not shortcuts.
Stuffed grape leaves with rice and herbs are prepared to honor the Mediterranean sarma ritual, light, balanced, and ready to be shared.