Lazy cabbage rolls with broccoli
Description
The recipe won't take much time. Traditionally, stuffed cabbage rolls consist of cabbage leaves filled with a rice and meat mixture. However, chefs consider this dish highly versatile, as cabbage leaves can be used to wrap a wide variety of ingredients. But that's not all. I suggest trying an alternative version of the classic recipe—lazy cabbage rolls—where all the ingredients are finely chopped, mixed together, and then stewed, or shaped into patties and simmered in your favorite sauce. Let's also add broccoli, a beloved vegetable, to the filling. You can use any type of minced meat you prefer—there's even a fish version. As for broccoli, it speaks for itself: a rich source of vitamins and antioxidants. This delicious combination works perfectly for both festive occasions and weekday meals. Serve hot.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the ingredients for making lazy cabbage rolls.
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Step 2
Wash the chicken fillet and peel and wash the onion. Soak the white baton or bun in cold boiled water, then squeeze out the water after a few minutes. Pass these ingredients through a meat grinder.
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Step 3
Season the minced meat with salt and pepper and mix until homogeneous.
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Step 4
Separate the broccoli into florets and boil in salted water for 5-6 minutes. Then drain the water.
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Step 5
Cool the broccoli, finely chop and add to the filling.
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Step 6
Shape the minced meat into oval-shaped lazy cabbage rolls. Place them into a sauté pan or a heavy-bottomed pot.
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Step 7
Add salt, sugar, and starch to thick tomato juice. Mix well and pour into a saucepan. If the tomato juice is very thick, dilute it slightly with water.
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Step 8
Add the bay leaf. Cover the pan with a lid and simmer the lazy cabbage rolls over medium heat for 30-35 minutes.
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Step 9
Lazy cabbage rolls with broccoli are ready. Serve hot.