Young Cabbage Rolls

8 servings

86 minutes

Cabbage rolls made from young cabbage are a true embodiment of home comfort and gastronomic nostalgia of Russian cuisine. This recipe originates from the traditions of Slavic peoples, where the combination of minced meat, rice, and tender cabbage leaves creates a harmony of flavors. Young cabbage adds special juiciness and softness to the dish, while the tomato-sour cream sauce fills it with a pleasant tanginess and a light creamy note. Cabbage rolls are not only hearty but also versatile—they can be served both in everyday meals and on festive tables. They pair perfectly with fresh herbs and rye bread, complementing the rich spectrum of traditional Russian flavors. Baked to a golden hue, they promise to bring you back to memories of home and family feasts every time.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 264.6
• Proteins: 13.1g
• Fats: 9.1g
• Carbohydrates: 30.3g

Ingredients

• Ground meat: 400 g
• Round rice: 200 g
• Chicken egg: 1 pc
• Onion: 2 head
• Carrot: 1 pc
• Young cabbage: 1 head
• Tomato paste: 1 tbsp
• Sour cream: 1 tbsp
• Water: 100 ml
• Salt: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Prepare any minced meat.

2. Add 1 chicken egg and 1 grated onion to the minced meat. Salt and pepper to taste.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 1 piece
   • Onion: 2 heads
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste

3. Add the boiled round rice. Mix everything thoroughly.

   Required ingredients:

   • Round rice: 200 g

4. To easily separate the cabbage leaves, the head should be dipped in boiling water. For convenience, insert a knife into the center of the head.

5. Separate the cabbage leaves.

6. Flatten the leaf. Place the filling on the edge of the cabbage.

   Required ingredients:

   • Ground meat: 400 g
   • Young cabbage: 1 head

7. Fold into an envelope.

8. Place the cabbage rolls in a heatproof dish.

9. Chop the second onion into small cubes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 2 heads

10. Grate the carrot on a coarse grater.

    Required ingredients:

    • Carrot: 1 piece

11. Fry the onion in a well-heated pan with oil.

    Required ingredients:

    • Onion: 2 heads

12. Add carrot to the onion, sauté until golden brown. Then pour in water and a spoon of tomato paste.

    Required ingredients:

    • Carrot: 1 piece
    • Water: 100 ml
    • Tomato paste: 1 tablespoon

13. Add sour cream and mix everything. You can salt and pepper to taste.

    Required ingredients:

    • Sour cream: 1 tablespoon
    • Salt:  to taste
    • Ground black pepper:  to taste

14. Pour the prepared frying on top of the cabbage rolls and place in a preheated oven at 200 degrees. Bake for 40 minutes.

15. Serve at the table.