Lazy cabbage rolls in a pan
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. Lazy cabbage rolls aren't really that lazy after all. They differ from regular ones only in that the filling isn't wrapped in cabbage leaves, but the taste is almost the same. Plus, children enjoy eating these rolls, as many of them don't eat cabbage in traditional cabbage rolls. My nephew always eats only the filling. Preparing lazy cabbage rolls is very simple, and in this recipe I explained and demonstrated how. The finished dish can now be served at the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
First, we'll boil the rice until half-cooked. Rinse the rice, pour one and a quarter cups of cold water over it. Add a pinch of salt and cook.
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Step 2
Finely chop the cabbage: into cubes or strips, whichever you prefer. If the cabbage is tough, pour boiling water over it and let it sit for 5 minutes, then drain the water and squeeze the cabbage well. Add the cabbage to the minced meat.
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Step 3
Add the cooled rice and egg.
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Step 4
Peel the onion and carrot. Finely chop the onion and grate the carrot on a medium grater. Add to the other ingredients.
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Step 5
Now add salt, pepper, and spices. Mix thoroughly.
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Step 6
Mix the sour cream with tomato paste. Add about 100 ml of water.
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Step 7
Place a frying pan on the stove and pour in a couple of tablespoons of water. Shape the minced meat into balls or patties, about the size of a tangerine. Arrange the lazy cabbage rolls in a single layer in the pan, so choose a pan that fits their size.
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Step 8
Pour the sauce over the cabbage rolls, cover the pan with a lid, and simmer over low heat for about 45-50 minutes.
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Step 9
During cooking, check the sauce level: if it evaporates, the cabbage rolls may burn. You can add a little water and slightly salt the dish to taste.