Cabbage rolls with bulgur

Cookinero 17 Mar 2025

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Bulgur is crushed wheat processed with boiling water. This cereal has been used in many Middle Eastern cuisines for several thousand years. Various salads, soups, pilaf and other hot dishes are prepared with bulgur.

How to cook Cabbage rolls with bulgur

Step 1

Rinse the bulgur until the water runs clear. Boil it until half-cooked in plenty of salted water for 10 minutes.

Step 2

Place the cabbage leaves in a deep bowl, pour boiling water over them and leave for 5-10 minutes until softened. Then drain the water from the leaves.

Step 3

Finely chop the onion.

Step 4

Place the minced chicken and chopped onion in a deep bowl. Add salt and black pepper to taste. Throw the bulgur into a colander and let the water drain. Cool the bulgur slightly and add it to the bowl with the minced meat. Mix everything until smooth.

Step 5

Take a cabbage leaf and spread it out on the table. Place a small amount of filling in the center of the leaf.

Step 6

Wrap the filling in a cabbage leaf. Form the remaining cabbage rolls in this manner.

Step 7

In a separate bowl, mix sour cream, tomato sauce and water. Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 8

Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan. Fry the cabbage rolls for 2 minutes on each side over medium heat.

Step 9

Pour sour cream and tomato sauce over the cabbage rolls.

Step 10

Cover the pan with a lid. Simmer the cabbage rolls over low heat for about 30-40 minutes until done.

Step 11

The cabbage rolls with bulgur are ready. Decorate the dish with sour cream and green onions. Enjoy your meal!