Stuffed Cabbage Rolls (also known as golabki in Polish cuisine) are a comforting, classic dish made with tender cabbage leaves wrapped around a flavorful filling 🌿
🥬 Ingredients
- 1 large green cabbage
- 500g minced beef (or beef + rice mix)
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 1 tbsp oil
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Prepare the cabbage
- Bring a large pot of water to boil
- Carefully peel off cabbage leaves and boil them for 2–3 minutes until soft
- Set aside to cool
2. Make the filling
- In a bowl, mix minced meat, cooked rice, onion, garlic, egg, salt, pepper, and paprika
3. Roll the cabbage
- Place some filling in the center of each cabbage leaf
- Fold sides inward and roll tightly (like a wrap)
4. Cook the rolls
- Heat oil in a pot
- Place rolls seam-side down
- Pour tomato sauce over them
- Cover and simmer on low heat for 40–50 minutes
🍽️ Serving Tips
- Serve hot with yogurt or sour cream
- Goes great with fresh bread or mashed potatoes
⭐ Tips
- You can use chicken mince instead of beef
- Add herbs like dill or parsley for extra flavor
- For a richer taste, cook in the oven after simmering
If you want, I can give you a desi-style (Pakistani) version or a quick shortcut method 😊
