Ah! You’re talking about Farcellets de Col—a classic Catalan dish that’s essentially stuffed cabbage rolls. They’re delicate, flavorful, and perfect as a main dish or appetizer. Here’s a simple version:
🥬 Farcellets de Col (Stuffed Cabbage Rolls)
🛒 Ingredients
- 8–10 cabbage leaves (blanched until soft)
- 250g ground meat (beef, pork, or a mix)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½ cup cooked rice
- 1 egg
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- ½ tsp paprika (optional)
- 1 cup tomato sauce or stock for baking
- Olive oil
🍳 Instructions
1. Prepare the cabbage leaves
- Bring a pot of water to boil
- Blanch cabbage leaves for 2–3 minutes until flexible
- Drain and pat dry
2. Make the filling
- Mix ground meat, onion, garlic, cooked rice, egg, salt, pepper, and paprika
- Combine well until it holds together
3. Assemble the farcellets
- Place a spoonful of filling on each cabbage leaf
- Fold sides over, then roll tightly like a small parcel
4. Cook
- Heat olive oil in a baking dish or skillet
- Place rolls seam-side down
- Pour tomato sauce or stock over them
- Cover and bake at 180°C (350°F) for 25–30 minutes
- Or simmer gently on stove until cooked through
🍽️ Serving
- Serve warm with sauce spooned over
- Optional: garnish with fresh parsley or grated cheese
Tips
- Blanching cabbage prevents tearing when rolling
- Add some herbs (thyme, parsley) to the filling for extra flavor
- Farcellets can also be made vegetarian using mushrooms, lentils, or quinoa
If you want, I can also give a modern, mini appetizer version of Farcellets de Col that’s perfect for parties 😋
Do you want me to do that?
