The Laziest Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
Description
All ingredients are the same as those used for preparing traditional cabbage rolls. The main difference of this dish from its traditional counterpart is that it can be prepared extremely quickly. So it's perfect for weekday lunches or dinners.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Rinse the rice. Cook 1 cup of rice in 2 cups of water until half-cooked: when the water boils, turn off the heat, cover the rice with a lid, and let it sit for 20 minutes.
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Step 2
2. Finely chop the cabbage, add salt, and knead by hand until it releases juice.
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Step 3
3. Grate the carrot and onion on a coarse grater and add to the cabbage.
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Step 4
4. Combine the vegetables with the minced meat, rice, and eggs, add salt and spices. Mix well by hand.
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Step 5
5. Cut open the roasting bag and line the baking sheet with it. Shape the minced meat into patties and place them on the baking sheet.
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Step 6
6. Place tomato paste and sour cream into a saucepan or skillet, dilute with water, and heat over medium heat until boiling. Add salt, sugar, pepper, and bay leaf.
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Step 7
7. Pour the sauce over the cabbage rolls, cover the baking dish with foil, and bake in a preheated oven at 200 degrees Celsius for one hour (or slightly longer).
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Step 8
8. Transfer the ready cabbage rolls to a more suitable dish. Done!