Finger-licking good cabbage rolls

10 servings

60 minutes

Cabbage rolls 'finger-licking good' are a true embodiment of the coziness and warmth of Ukrainian cuisine. This recipe dates back to ancient times when housewives aimed to create hearty, aromatic dishes from available ingredients. Tender cabbage leaves filled with rich meat filling with rice and vegetables melt in your mouth, while the sauce made from sour cream and tomatoes adds a slight tang and rich flavor. The cabbage rolls are fried until golden brown and then simmered in fragrant sauce until soft and juicy. This dish is perfect for family gatherings, especially in cold weather when you crave something warm and cozy. Cabbage rolls are served with an extra portion of sour cream and the sauce they were stewed in, enhancing the flavor harmony. A true delight!

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 205.8
• Proteins: 11.7g
• Fats: 14.4g
• Carbohydrates: 7.6g

Ingredients

• White cabbage: 500 g
• Ground meat: 500 g
• White onion: 150 g
• Carrot: 150 g
• Salt: pinch
• Vegetable oil: to taste
• Sour cream: 300 g
• Tomato sauce: 300 g
• Garlic: 2 clove

Cooking steps

1. Remove the leaves from the cabbage.

   Required ingredients:

   • White cabbage: 500 g

2. Boil water in a large pot (3-4 liters).

3. Place the leaves in boiling water. Hold until they become soft (2-3 minutes). Use a slotted spoon to remove the leaves and cool them.

   Required ingredients:

   • White cabbage: 500 g

4. Chop the onion finely.

   Required ingredients:

   • White onion: 150 g

5. Grate the carrot on a fine grater.

   Required ingredients:

   • Carrot: 150 g

6. Add rice to the minced meat. (I used round-grain rice without boiling it beforehand)

   Required ingredients:

   • Ground meat: 500 g
   • Salt:  pinch

7. Mix

8. Add onion and carrot. Salt and pepper. Mix.

   Required ingredients:

   • White onion: 150 g
   • Carrot: 150 g
   • Salt:  pinch

9. Place the filling on the cabbage leaf.

   Required ingredients:

   • White cabbage: 500 g
   • Ground meat: 500 g

10. Fold the top edge. Fold the side edges. Fold the bottom edge.

11. Prepare the sauce. Mix sour cream and tomato sauce.

    Required ingredients:

    • Sour cream: 300 g
    • Tomato sauce: 300 g

12. Add crushed garlic. Add a little salt. Mix well.

    Required ingredients:

    • Garlic: 2 cloves
    • Salt:  pinch

13. Fry the cabbage rolls on one side in vegetable oil.

    Required ingredients:

    • Vegetable oil:  to taste

14. Flip it, fry on the other side.

15. Add sauce.

    Required ingredients:

    • Sour cream: 300 g
    • Tomato sauce: 300 g

16. Pour water so that it covers the cabbage rolls.

17. Cover with a lid. Simmer for 35-40 minutes.

18. Serve with sour cream and the sauce in which the cabbage rolls were stewed.

    Required ingredients:

    • Sour cream: 300 g
    • Tomato sauce: 300 g