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Description
The recipe won't take much time. This is a version of cabbage lezhenya popular in the Chernihiv region of Ukraine. It is best served with boiled potatoes seasoned with butter and dill. The recipe isn't as complicated as it might seem at first glance. Serve hot.
Instructions
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Step 1
Wash the cabbage head. Then remove the outer leaves, pour boiling water over them for 2-3 minutes. Lay the leaves out in a row, overlapping them.
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Step 2
Prepare the stuffing. Peel the carrot and grate it on a coarse grater. Peel the onion and finely chop it. Press the garlic using a garlic press. Crumble the bread crumb. Add all this to the meat mince and mix thoroughly.
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Step 3
Now you need to spread the minced meat evenly over the laid-out cabbage leaves. It's most convenient to do this with a spatula or a tablespoon. Sprinkle salt, pepper, and spices to taste over the layer.
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Step 4
Carefully, without tearing the cabbage leaves, roll up the roll. Try to roll it tightly so that it doesn't fall apart when sliced later. Coat the rolled-up roll evenly with mayonnaise on all sides.
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Step 5
Place the trimmed cabbage leaves at the bottom of a saucepan or casserole dish, pour in 100 ml of water or broth. Carefully place the roll into the dish, cover with a lid or foil, and bake in the oven at 180°C for 20 minutes. After that, remove the lid and leave to bake for another 10 minutes, until a golden crust forms.