Russian-Style Stuffed Cabbage with Meat and Rice... Add variety to your table with this Russian-style stuffed cabbage dish. Prepare it in a new way, with a distinctive flavor, and serve your family a delicious lunch with this recipe from Sayidaty Kitchen.
Cooking Time: 90 minutes
Serves: 8 people
Ingredients for Russian-Style Stuffed Cabbage with Meat and Rice:
- Green cabbage: 1 head (medium size)
- Water: 2.5 cups
- Rice: 200g
- Olive oil: 3 tablespoons
- Onions: 2 (grated)
- Ground meat: 1 kg
- Salt: to taste
- Black pepper: to taste
- Carrots: 3 (grated)
- Tomato paste: 3 tablespoons
- Cream: 2 teaspoons (sour)
Preparation of Russian-Style Stuffed Cabbage with Meat and Rice:
1. Separate the cabbage leaves, then boil for 5 minutes. Remove the cabbage. 1. Remove the cabbage leaves from the boiling water and cool them under running water. Let them drain for 5 minutes, then cut them into medium-length rectangles.
2. In a deep pot, place the rice and add 1 1/2 cups of water. Cook over medium heat for 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender.
3. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add 1/2 cup of chopped onion and sauté until softened.
4. Remove the onion from the heat and add the cooked rice, ground meat, salt, and black pepper.
5. Lay the cabbage leaves flat on a surface. Place the rice and meat mixture on one side of each leaf, then roll them up tightly to form finger-like shapes. Seal the rolls well on all sides.
6. In a deep pan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Sauté the cabbage rolls for 3 minutes, then add the sour cream and tomato paste.
7. Cover the cabbage with water and bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat and leave for 45 minutes until cooked.