Eastern European, Main Course Gluten Free Nut Free, Minced Pork

Stuffed Cabbage Rolls (Romania)

Serves 6

Ingredients

Method

1 Large Sour Cabbage
½ kg. Minced Pork
100 g. Long Grain Rice
1 Chopped Onion
2 tbsp. Vegetable Oil
1 tsp. Salt
½ tsp. Ground Black Pepper
1 Bay Leaf
200 g. Canned Tomatoes
Fresh Dill and Thyme for Garnish
Sour Cream for Serving

Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Cook according to package instructions until it's halfway done. Drain and set aside.

In a pan, sauté the chopped onion in vegetable oil until it becomes translucent.

Mix the sautéed onion with the minced pork, half-cooked rice, salt, and pepper.

Carefully detach the cabbage leaves and cut out the thick central vein if necessary.

Place a spoonful of the meat and rice mixture on each cabbage leaf and roll them tightly.

Layer the cabbage rolls in a pot, adding the bay leaf and canned tomatoes between layers.

Cover with water and simmer for about 2 hours, adding more water if necessary.

Serve hot, garnished with fresh dill and thyme, and a dollop of sour cream.