Wash the leaves well under running water and let them drain. Use kitchen scissors to cut off any stems. Make bundles of 10 leaves each and set aside.

Pour plenty of water into a pot and bring it to a boil. Once boiling, add the bundles of leaves one by one, pressing them into the boiling water to cover. Let them boil for 2 minutes, then turn with tongs or a slotted spoon to boil for another 2 minutes on the other side. Carefully remove (to keep the bundle intact) and place in a colander to drain and cool.

For the filling: Place the rice in a colander and rinse well under running water. Add all the filling ingredients to a bowl, mix, and set aside for a bit to let the flavors and aromas blend.

Line the bottom of the pot with a layer of leaves. Roll the dolmadakia: place a leaf on a plate with the shiny side down and add a spoonful of filling. Roll tightly into a cylinder, folding the leaf over the filling from the left and right.