Solyanka with meatballs

2 servings

25 minutes

Soljanka with meatballs is a dish that combines the rich flavors of tomatoes, the spicy aroma of spices, and the tender texture of meatballs. Despite its Italian origin, it resembles cozy home lunches where juicy meatballs soak in a rich sauce while cabbage and onion add freshness and a light crunch. The flavor unfolds gradually: first the sweet-and-sour notes of tomato paste and chili, then velvety sour cream smooths out the spiciness, and sumac adds a subtle citrus tang. This versatile dish is suitable for both a hearty lunch and dinner with family. It’s best served with a slice of fresh bread to soak up every drop of the aromatic sauce.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 528.7
• Proteins: 16.1g
• Fats: 42.8g
• Carbohydrates: 20.4g

Ingredients

• Fatty pork mince: 120 g
• Young cabbage: 200 g
• Onion: 90 g
• Garlic: 15 g
• Sour cream 25%: 3 tbsp
• Tomato paste: 2 tbsp
• Chili sauce: 1 tbsp
• Sumac: 1 tsp
• Pink Himalayan Salt: to taste
• Olive oil: 2 tbsp

Cooking steps

1. Shape small meatballs from the minced meat.

   Required ingredients:

   • Fatty pork mince: 120 g

2. Send them to the heated olive oil in the pan.

   Required ingredients:

   • Olive oil: 2 tablespoons

3. Slice the onion into small pieces.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 90 g

4. Chop the cabbage.

   Required ingredients:

   • Young cabbage: 200 g

5. After 3 minutes, flip the meatballs and add onion to them.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 90 g

6. Chop the garlic coarsely.

   Required ingredients:

   • Garlic: 15 g

7. After another 2 minutes, stir the meatballs and onion, add cabbage and garlic on top. Mix a little.

   Required ingredients:

   • Young cabbage: 200 g
   • Garlic: 15 g

8. Stir again after 3-4 minutes.

9. To salt.

   Required ingredients:

   • Pink Himalayan Salt:  to taste

10. Season with sumac after 2-3 minutes. Then mix.

    Required ingredients:

    • Sumac: 1 teaspoon

11. Add sour cream and reduce the heat to medium.

    Required ingredients:

    • Sour cream 25%: 3 tablespoons

12. Add chili sauce and tomato paste.

    Required ingredients:

    • Chili sauce: 1 tablespoon
    • Tomato paste: 2 tablespoons

13. Mix well, cover with a lid with holes or slightly cover with a regular lid.

14. After 10–12 minutes, transfer to a plate and serve.