Cabbage rolls in sauce
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. There are as many cabbage roll recipes as there are home cooks. Some make them with poultry meat, while others use only beef or pork. I've even come across a recipe for vegetarian cabbage rolls (completely without meat). A key requirement for tasty cabbage rolls is the sauce, which ensures the dish stays juicy. The finished dish can now be served.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. I rinse the rice and boil it until half-cooked, then drain it in a colander and leave it to cool.
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Step 2
2. I have beef mince, transfer it to a bowl, and add cooled rice to it.
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Step 3
3. Finely chop the onion (you can also pass it through a meat grinder) and add it to the minced meat.
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Step 4
4. Add one chicken egg, mix well, and season with salt to taste.
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Step 5
5. I put a pot of water on the stove. When the water comes to a boil, I add the cabbage head and steam it (until the leaves begin to separate).
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Step 6
6. Take out the cabbage head and separate the leaves. Place a leaf on the surface, put a small amount of filling on one side, then roll the cabbage rolls.
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Step 7
7. Place all the rolled stuffed cabbage rolls into a pot and add a little water.
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Step 8
8. Sprinkle with spices (I use a pepper blend and a seasoning mix for main dishes), add salt, and spread sour cream on top.
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Step 9
9. Pour tomato ketchup over the top, then place the pot over heat.
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Step 10
10. After baking, cook under a closed lid over low heat for about 60 minutes.
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Step 11
11. Serve the ready cabbage rolls hot, with tomato sauce, and drizzle with sour cream.