Lazy cabbage rolls with tomato sauce

6 servings

90 minutes

Lazy cabbage rolls with tomato sauce are a simplified version of a traditional Russian dish that retains all its richness and aroma. The recipe's origins are linked to the desire to simplify the cooking process of classic cabbage rolls by eliminating the need to wrap the filling in cabbage leaves. In this version, juicy chicken mince is combined with stewed cabbage, creating a soft, tender texture. The aroma of cumin notes, complemented by a slight acidity from white wine, makes the flavor particularly deep. Tomatoes and cream form a velvety sauce that soaks into the cabbage rolls, giving them richness and harmony. The dish is perfect for a cozy family dinner, providing warmth and comfort in every spoonful.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 614.9
• Proteins: 20.5g
• Fats: 49.5g
• Carbohydrates: 20g

Ingredients

• White cabbage: 1 kg
• Salo: 100 g
• Minced chicken: 500 g
• Cumin (zira): pinch
• Sugar: 1 tbsp
• Dry white wine: 100 ml
• Onion: 1 head
• Carrot: 1 pc
• Canned tomatoes: 400 g
• Cream 33%: 200 ml
• Garlic: 6 clove
• Parsley: 10 g
• Vegetable oil: 100 ml
• Salt: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Cut the cabbage into thin strips, and dice the onion and carrot into small cubes. Chop the fat finely and fry it with sugar in a dry pan, then let it cool.

   Required ingredients:

   • White cabbage: 1 kg
   • Onion: 1 head
   • Carrot: 1 piece
   • Salo: 100 g
   • Sugar: 1 tablespoon

2. Sauté cabbage in 50 ml of vegetable oil until half-cooked, add salt and pepper. Combine the fat with the cabbage and set aside.

   Required ingredients:

   • Vegetable oil: 100 ml
   • White cabbage: 1 kg
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste

3. Fry the minced meat in the remaining oil until browned, add onion and carrot with cumin and fry for another ten minutes, stirring. Add wine and evaporate it while stirring, season with salt and pepper, mix with cabbage.

   Required ingredients:

   • Vegetable oil: 100 ml
   • Minced chicken: 500 g
   • Onion: 1 head
   • Carrot: 1 piece
   • Cumin (zira):  pinch
   • Dry white wine: 100 ml
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste

4. Place the result in a form. In a blender, mix cream, tomatoes, garlic, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper, and pour this sauce over the cabbage with minced meat.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cream 33%: 200 ml
   • Canned tomatoes: 400 g
   • Garlic: 6 cloves
   • Parsley: 10 g
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste

5. Place in an oven preheated to 180 degrees for forty minutes, covered with foil. Then remove the foil and bake for another twenty minutes.