Pork-Stuffed Cabbage Leaves

Cabbage leaves stuffed with a spiced pork and rice mixture, simmered in stock, and served with a rich tomato sauce.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 458 kcals 2748.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 28.6 grams 171.6 grams
Fat 28.1 grams 168.4 grams
Protein 22.8 grams 136.5 grams
Cook Time
80 mins
Produces
6 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
CondimentsSauces
Dairy
300
ml
GrainsCereals
125
g
Long Grain Rice
easy-cook
Meat
500
g
NutsSeeds
3
clove
Garlic
finely chopped
2
tsp
Sea Salt
flaked
20
g
Flat leaf Parsley
leaves finely chopped
1
piece
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
2
clove
Garlic
finely chopped
OilsFats
2
tbsp
Sunflower Oil
for the stuffing
2
tbsp
Sunflower Oil
for the sauce
Other
Vegetables
1
piece
Onion
finely chopped
2
piece
1
tbsp
Sauerkraut
optional to serve
1
piece
Onion
finely sliced
400
g

Steps

  • Boil the rice for five minutes, rinse under cold water, and drain.
  • Fry chopped onions in oil for three minutes, then add garlic and cook for two minutes.
  • Stir in both paprikas, salt, and pepper, cook for one minute, then transfer to a bowl to cool.
  • Boil 1.2 liters of water in a large pan and remove undamaged leaves from the cabbages.
  • Shave thin slivers off the thick central vein of each cabbage leaf to aid rolling.
  • Blanch cabbage leaves in batches in boiling water for five minutes, then rinse in cold water.
  • Dissolve the stock cube into the cabbage cooking water and set aside in a jug.
  • Mix rice, pork, parsley, and seasoning into the cooled onion mixture by hand.
  • Place pork filling on a cabbage leaf, roll once, tuck in sides, and secure into a parcel.
  • Layer parcels in a pan and pour over the chicken stock until almost covered.
  • Cover and simmer for 45 minutes until the pork and rice are cooked.
  • Fry sliced onions and garlic for the sauce until softened and browned.
  • Add tomatoes, purée, sugar, and 400ml water, then simmer for 25 minutes until thick.
  • Whisk four ladles of specialized stock into the tomato sauce and boil for 2-3 minutes to reduce.
  • Transfer cabbage rolls to a platter and pour the hot tomato sauce over them.
  • Top with soured cream and a sprinkle of paprika before serving.