Lazy cabbage rolls with rice
4 servings
30 minutes
Lazy cabbage rolls with rice are a cozy and hearty dish of Russian cuisine that embodies the traditional flavors of classic cabbage rolls in a simpler interpretation. Their origin is linked to housewives' desire to reduce cooking time while preserving flavor richness. Tender patties made of cabbage, minced meat, and rice are soaked in a fragrant tomato-sour cream sauce, giving them softness and juiciness. The dish has a harmonious balance between the freshness of cabbage, meaty richness, and a slight acidity from tomatoes. Lazy cabbage rolls are perfect for family dinners as well as festive tables, bringing warmth and comfort of home cooking.
1
Pass cabbage, carrot, and onion through a meat grinder, add minced meat, partially cooked rice, egg, salt, spices, and flour, and mix well. Shape large patties and place them in a greased dish.
- White cabbage: 500 g
- Carrot: 1 piece
- Onion: 1 head
- Minced meat: 500 g
- Rice: 1 glass
- Chicken egg: 1 piece
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Wheat flour: 2 teaspoons
2
In diluted (1 to 1) warm water, add sour cream, tomato paste, salt, and pepper.
- Sour cream: 250 g
- Tomato paste: 3 tablespoons
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
3
Pour the sauce over the cabbage rolls and place in a preheated oven at 220 degrees for 25 minutes.
- Sour cream: 250 g
- Tomato paste: 3 tablespoons