Lazy cabbage rolls with rabbit

6 servings

80 minutes

Lazy cabbage rolls with rabbit are an exquisite interpretation of a traditional Russian dish that combines the tenderness of rabbit meat, the aroma of herbs, and the rich flavor of tomatoes. The origins of lazy cabbage rolls trace back to rural cuisine where simplicity in preparation was valued as much as taste. In this recipe, cabbage leaves create a soft yet structured framework for a layered combination of juicy filling, aromatic vegetables, and tender rice. Wine and cream add depth to the dish's flavor while the slight acidity of tomatoes highlights the natural sweetness of the ingredients. An ideal choice for a cozy family dinner, lazy cabbage rolls require no lengthy shaping but retain all the charm of classic cabbage rolls, transforming them into a harmonious and nourishing dish that warms the soul.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 922.2
• Proteins: 87.6g
• Fats: 47.7g
• Carbohydrates: 31.5g

Ingredients

• Rabbit fillet: 800 g
• White cabbage: 1 pc
• Carrot: 3 pc
• Parsnip root: 150 g
• Rabbit: 1 pc
• Rice: 0.5 glass
• Dry white wine: 200 ml
• Canned tomatoes: 400 g
• Oregano: pinch
• Lard: 100 g
• Onion: 1 head
• Cream 10%: 100 ml
• Garlic: 2 clove

Cooking steps

1. Pass the rabbit fillet through a meat grinder and finely chop the heart.

   Required ingredients:

   • Rabbit fillet: 800 g
   • Rabbit: 1 piece

2. Cut the cabbage leaves at the stem, and immerse them in salted boiling water for 4 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • White cabbage: 1 piece

3. Boil the rice for 5 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Rice: 0.5 glass

4. Dice the onion, carrot, parsnip, and fat.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 1 head
   • Carrot: 3 pieces
   • Parsnip root: 150 g
   • Lard: 100 g

5. Fry the bacon for 5 minutes, add onion and garlic (you can replace bacon with olive oil if desired).

   Required ingredients:

   • Lard: 100 g
   • Onion: 1 head
   • Garlic: 2 cloves

6. Add carrots and parsnips, sauté for 3 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Carrot: 3 pieces
   • Parsnip root: 150 g

7. Add the minced meat, fry for 10 minutes, and salt.

   Required ingredients:

   • Rabbit fillet: 800 g

8. Add crushed tomatoes, simmer, add wine and oregano.

   Required ingredients:

   • Canned tomatoes: 400 g
   • Dry white wine: 200 ml
   • Oregano:  pinch

9. Add cream at the end.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cream 10%: 100 ml

10. Take a baking dish, layer it: cabbage leaves, minced meat, sprinkle lightly with rice, again cabbage leaves, minced meat, rice, finish with cabbage leaves, grease the top layer with sour cream. Instead of sour cream, the top layer can be greased with tomato sauce.

    Required ingredients:

    • White cabbage: 1 piece
    • Rabbit fillet: 800 g
    • Rice: 0.5 glass

11. Cover the dish with foil, bake for 40 minutes at 180 degrees.