Mini cabbage rolls
4 servings
20 minutes
Mini cabbage rolls are a smaller version of classic Ukrainian cabbage rolls, preserving the traditional taste and comfort of home cooking. This dish emerged from the desire to make cabbage rolls more convenient to serve and quicker to prepare. Tender cabbage leaves wrap around a juicy meat filling, complemented by the sweet flavor of carrots and the creamy tenderness of cheese sauce. During cooking, the cabbage retains a slight firmness while the filling remains juicy and aromatic. Mini cabbage rolls are easy to serve in portions, making them perfect for festive gatherings or family dinners. With their mild flavor and rich texture, they pair wonderfully with fresh green salads and traditional Ukrainian borscht.
1
Separate the cabbage into leaves, cut the top part of the leaf into small strips. Place in hot water for 1 minute, then in cold water, and dry on paper towels.
- White cabbage: 1 piece
2
For the filling, mix the minced meat with partially cooked rice. Chop the onion and carrot, add to the minced meat, season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix everything.
- Ground meat: 200 g
- Rice: 50 g
- Onion: 1 head
- Carrot: 1 piece
- Spices: to taste
3
Place the minced meat at the edge of the leaf, roll it into a tube. Arrange it in a small salad bowl.
- Ground meat: 200 g
4
Grate 1-2 tablespoons of any cheese on a fine grater. Add 2-3 tablespoons of cream. Pour the cheese and cream over the cabbage rolls (to hold the shape). Cover with plastic wrap, place in the microwave for 15 minutes at 700 watts. Flip onto a plate and drizzle with sauce.
- Cheese: 30 g
- Cream: 100 ml
5
For the sauce, I reduced the cream until thick, added salt and pepper to taste.
- Cream: 100 ml
- Spices: to taste