Cabbage rolls made with Savoy cabbage
Description
This simple recipe for Savoy cabbage rolls can be used not only for cooking on the stovetop or in the oven, but also in a steamer, for example, to make the dish healthier and reduce its calorie content.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. For the filling, it is better to use homemade minced meat. To prepare it, wash the meat, dry it, and pass it through a meat grinder. You can use beef or pork for the cabbage rolls.
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Step 2
2. The recipe for preparing cabbage rolls using Savoy cabbage is similar to the standard one. The cabbage should be carefully separated into leaves, removing the tough parts, and then dipped into boiling water for just one minute to make them softer. Then place them on a colander to drain excess liquid and let the leaves cool slightly.
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Step 3
3. Peel the onion and chop finely with a knife or grind through a meat grinder right after the meat. Garlic can also be ground together with the mince or pressed through a garlic press.
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Step 4
4. For juiciness, you can add a little tomato sauce or a fresh tomato, peeled and blended (or finely chopped with a knife), to the meat mixture.
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Step 5
5. Combine the meat with the onion and tomato sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and mix thoroughly. To make this simple Savoy cabbage stuffed cabbage rolls recipe more original, you can add a few sprigs of thyme while cooking.
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Step 6
6. Place about 1 tablespoon of filling onto the slightly cooled leaves and carefully roll them up. For extra security and presentation, tie them with green onion stalks. Place in a heatproof dish, cover with foil, and put into a preheated oven or steamer. To make the stuffed cabbage rolls more juicy, add a little water to the bottom of the dish. Bake until done, about 25–30 minutes.