# Wash the grape leaves, slice them finely. Slice the
onions and the
garlic cloves finely.
# Put the
onion and the
garlic into a pot, add salt, black
pepper and
pepper paste in it, stir it well.
# Then add washed bulgur, finely sliced grape leaves,
olive oil and d4 cups water in it, stir the mixture.
# Cover the lid of the pot. Firstly, cook over medium-low heat for 20 minutes, then turn the heat to very low and cook itfor 10 minutes. (30 minutes total.)
# Remove the pot from the stove, rest it for half an hour without covering the lid of the pot. Then stir it.
# It is advised to serve the pilaf tepid.