Vine Leaves (Yaprak) for Dolma — Online in the UK

Stuffed vine leaves — known as yaprak sarma or dolma — are one of the most iconic dishes of Turkish and Mediterranean cuisine. Whether served warm with minced meat or cool with a fragrant rice filling, they are a centrepiece of family meals and celebrations. At Turkish Online Market, the UK's Turkish online supermarket, we stock tender, ready-prepared vine leaves (yaprak) so you can recreate this beloved dish at home, delivered straight to your kitchen.

What Are Brined Vine Leaves?

The vine leaves we stock are harvested young when they are at their most tender, then preserved in brine so they stay soft and pliable — perfect for rolling. This is the same product used by home cooks and restaurants across Turkey, Greece, Cyprus and the Middle East. Buying them ready-brined saves you hours of preparation and gives you consistent, easy-to-roll leaves every time.

Two Classic Styles of Dolma

• Zeytinyağlı Yaprak Sarma — vegetarian leaves stuffed with rice, onion, pine nuts, currants and herbs, cooked in olive oil and served cold or at room temperature.
• Etli Yaprak Sarma — heartier leaves filled with rice and minced meat, served warm, often with a dollop of yoghurt.

How to Prepare Vine Leaves

Before rolling, rinse the brined leaves in cold water to remove excess salt and pat them dry. Lay each leaf shiny-side down, place a little filling near the stem end, fold in the sides and roll tightly into a neat parcel. Line your pan with a few extra leaves, pack the rolls snugly, add water or stock and a splash of olive oil and lemon, then simmer gently until tender. The result is a dish that tastes of generations of Mediterranean home cooking.

Build a Mediterranean Mezze

Stuffed vine leaves are a star of any mezze spread. Serve them alongside hummus, olives, Turkish pickles (turşu), cheeses and fresh bread for an effortless feast. Turkish Online Market's range of canned and ready foods, Mediterranean groceries and store-cupboard staples makes it simple to put together a complete mezze table in one order.

Why Buy Vine Leaves from Turkish Online Market?

Turkish Online Market is an online-only Turkish and Mediterranean supermarket with more than 2,000 authentic products, serving Turkish, Kurdish, Cypriot, Middle Eastern and food-loving communities across the UK. Our vine leaves sit alongside everything else you need for dolma night — rice, olive oil, pine nuts, herbs and spices. We deliver with next-day UK delivery via DHL, and delivery is free on orders over £60 (a flat £5.99 applies under that). Order your vine leaves from Turkish Online Market and bring authentic homemade dolma to your table.