Cabbage Pies
Description
The recipe won't take much time. Young cabbage works best for cabbage rolls. Its leaves are more tender, but if the cabbage is still tough, massage it with a pinch of salt until soft before parboiling. For extra bite, add garlic, adjika, or your favorite spices. Cabbage rolls are best served warm with sour cream; tomato sauce or mayonnaise works too. They can be served warm or chilled.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the ingredients needed to make cabbage pies. Rinse the cabbage, remove the core and any damaged outer leaves. Rinse the herbs and pat dry.
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Step 2
Cut the prepared cabbage into thin, short strips, salt, and toss to combine. Spread the cabbage in a skillet in a layer no more than 5 cm (2 inches) thick and cook over low heat. Add 2 tablespoons water to the skillet, cover, and braise until tender. Remove the lid, increase the heat, and cook on the stove, stirring, until the liquid has evaporated.
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Step 3
Add the sour cream to the cabbage, mix, and cook for another 2 minutes, stirring. Remove from the heat and cool completely.
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Step 4
Break an egg into the pan with the cabbage, add chopped herbs and cheese grated on a medium grater. Mix everything well.
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Step 5
Add the flour to the mixture and mix.
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Step 6
In another skillet, add clarified butter and heat over medium heat. Using a tablespoon, spoon the cabbage mixture into small pancakes. Cook the cabbage fritters over medium heat until golden brown on both sides, about 3–4 minutes per side. Transfer the finished fritters to a plate, let them cool slightly, and serve.
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Step 7
Done. Serve with herbs.