Stuffed Cabbage Leaves
4 servings
64 minutes
Stuffed cabbage leaves are one of the coziest and most traditional dishes of Ukrainian cuisine, embodying the warmth of home. Tender cabbage leaves, gently boiled to flexibility, become the perfect wrap for juicy meat filling. Wrapped in neat envelopes, they are carefully stewed in aromatic lemon sauce, absorbing its refreshing tanginess. This dish has been known since ancient times when housewives used simple ingredients to create an amazingly rich flavor. The combination of cabbage freshness, meaty density, and light acidity makes it ideal for both everyday dinners and family gatherings. Stuffed cabbage leaves delight with their soft taste, heartiness, and aromatic texture, creating a sense of coziness and home warmth.
1
Boil cabbage leaves in salted boiling water until soft and flexible. Drain.
- White cabbage: 1 piece
2
Place a teaspoon of minced meat on each sheet and wrap them into envelopes.
- Minced meat: 250 g
3
Layer the cabbage leaves tightly in a pot and fill it to the top with water mixed with lemon juice. Simmer for 1 hour.
- White cabbage: 1 piece