Traditional cabbage rolls

Cookinero 24 Apr 2025

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Cabbage rolls are considered a Russian dish, but in fact, in one form or another, this dish can be found in many cuisines around the world. According to one version, cabbage rolls are a Russian adaptation of eastern dolma. One way or another, cabbage rolls have firmly established themselves among traditional Russian dishes and are often associated with Russian grandmothers who cooked them in villages. The process of cooking cabbage rolls is quite labor-intensive, but following this recipe, you can cook them yourself and please your household.

How to cook Traditional cabbage rolls

Step 1

Carefully separate the cabbage leaves from the head. Remove the tough part from the leaves.

Step 2

Pour water into a saucepan. Heat it and put the cabbage leaves in the water for 5 minutes. This will soften the leaves and allow you to roll the filling in them.

Step 3

Place the cabbage leaves in a colander or sieve, then let the excess water drain off.

Step 4

While the cabbage leaves are cooling, cook the rice. Pour a large amount of water over the rice and cook until half-cooked.

Step 5

Place the half-cooked rice in a colander or sieve and then let it cool slightly.

Step 6

Prepare the filling. Finely chop the onion.

Step 7

In a deep bowl, combine the minced meat, rice and onion. Season with salt and pepper and mix well.

Step 8

Take a cabbage leaf and put some filling on it.

Step 9

Wrap the cabbage leaf into an envelope.

Step 10

Form the remaining cabbage rolls in this manner.

Step 11

Prepare the sauce. Mix sour cream, tomato paste, flour and water.

Step 12

Heat the sauce over medium heat until all the ingredients are combined and it thickens slightly. Add a pinch of salt and sugar to taste to achieve the desired taste.

Step 13

Place the cabbage rolls in a saucepan and pour the sauce over them. Simmer them over low heat for an hour.

Step 14

The cabbage rolls are ready. Garnish them with green onions, sour cream and a little grated cheese. Enjoy.