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Authentic Stuffed Cabbage Rolls from Bulgaria an Easy Dinner
Inexpensive and high on the taste, these stuffed cabbage rolls are a great way to have your family coming back asking for more.
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| Servings | Prep Time |
| 4people | 30minutes |
| Cook Time |
| 1hour |
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Ingredients
- 1 cabbage, green8 large ggod leaves
- 1tbsp olive oil
- 1clove garlicfinely chopped
- 1 onion, brownfinely chopped
- 1lb pork, ground (minced)
- 3tbsp tomato paste
- 1tbsp dillfresh
- 2/3cup medium grain ricewashed and drained
- 1tbsp paprika, smokeduse half a tbsp if using paprika other than smoked
- 1tsp mint, dried
- black pepper, ground
- salt, ground sea
- 1can tomatoes, canned, chopped
- boiling wateror stock
- 8sprigs dillfor garnish
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to the boil and blanch the the cabbage leaves, a few at a time, for about 2 minutes. Allow to cool and drain.
- Meanwhile, over a low to moderate temperature, heat the oil in a pan. Add the garlic and onion and cook until softened. Increase the heat to moderate and add the ground pork. Cook for about 5 minutes until lightly brown. Remove from the heat and allow the mixture to cool.
- When the meat mixture is cool enough to handle, place in a large bowl. Add the tomato paste, dill, rice, paprika, dried mint and season generously with black pepper and sea salt. Mix well to combine and divide the mixture into 8 portions. Form each portion into a sausage shape and wrap inside a blanched cabbage leaf. Place seam side down in a large pot. Repeat for remaining portions. Pour the canned tomatoes over the cabbage rolls and then cover the rolls with boiling water. Place a lid on the pot, bring the cabbage rolls to a boil and then simmer gently for 1 hour.
- For a garnish, serve the cabbage rolls with a sprig of fresh dill.
Recipe Notes
https://compassandfork.com/recipe/authentic-stuffed-cabbage-rolls-bulgaria-easy-dinner/
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https://compassandfork.com/recipe/authentic-stuffed-cabbage-rolls-bulgaria-easy-dinner/ |