Cabbage rolls with Chinese cabbage for lazy people
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. Cabbage rolls are a rare delicacy, but they take hours to prepare. That's why housewives rarely have time for this traditional dish. Probably, this recipe will come to your rescue. The ready dish can be served at the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Wash the cabbage, separate the leaves, removing the largest outer ones. Cut each leaf in half. We will use the upper soft part for cabbage rolls. The lower part will be used for traditional salads. The resulting leaf halves need to be scalded with boiling water so they become soft and easier to work with.
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Step 2
2. Pre-cook white rice until half-done. To do this, use equal parts water and rice, lightly salt the boiling water, and simmer the rice over low heat for 4-5 minutes. Remove the pot from heat, wrap it in a towel, and let it cool down to 30-40 degrees Celsius.
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Step 3
3. Cook the ready-made minced meat or 5-6 finely chopped sausages in a frying pan with finely chopped onions and herbs until half-cooked. Add salt, pepper, and other spices to taste.
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Step 4
4. Prepare the filling for cabbage rolls using rice, chopped sausages or ground meat, onion, and herbs. Fill the prepared Chinese cabbage leaves with the mixture, place them in a pot, pour in your favorite tomato sauce, and boil for at least 10–15 minutes. Serve warm.