STUFFED CABBAGE/GOLABKI

Stuffed Cabbage/Golabki image

Pork, onion, rice and seasonings are tucked inside these bundles of cabbage simmered in a mushroom broth. Then they are topped with a tomatoey sauce. These are especially delicious served with potatoes.

Provided by Irene

Categories Appetizers and Snacks Wraps and Rolls

Time 1h

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 12

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Ingredients

2 medium heads cabbage
2 ¼ cups water
¾ cup white rice
salt and pepper to taste
3 tablespoons butter
1 onion, chopped
¾ cup ground pork
2 dried shiitake mushrooms
¼ cup boiling water
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons tomato paste

Steps:

Bring a large pot of water to boil. Immerse cabbage in the boiling water, boil for 3 to 5 minutes. Drain well. Remove the 10 largest leaves and cabbage and set aside. Reserve enough cabbage leaves to line the bottom of a large saucepan.
Bring the 2 1/4 cups of water to a boil. Add rice and return water to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover rice and let cook until tender. Let rice cool.
In a large skillet, brown the onion in the 3 tablespoons of butter or margarine.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine rice, onion, and raw pork. Season with salt and pepper. Divide the filling into 10 parts and spread evenly onto the 10 large cabbage leaves. Roll firmly, tucking the edges inside. Arrange a layer of the reserved cabbage leaves on the bottom of a saucepan and place the cabbage rolls over them. Place the mushrooms in the saucepan with the cabbage rolls. Add 1/4 cup boiling water to the saucepan, sprinkle with salt and let the cabbage rolls simmer over a medium heat until tender, approximately 30 minutes. If the water boils off, add more water while cooking.
When the stuffed cabbage is tender, prepare the sauce. In a skillet, melt remaining butter or margarine and brown flour over a low heat. Dilute the roux with the remaining cabbage stock from the cabbage roll saucepan. Bring this mixture to a boil. Season with tomato paste. Pour the sauce over the stuffed cabbage immediately before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 455.4 calories, Carbohydrate 51.8 g, Cholesterol 64.8 mg, Fat 22.8 g, Fiber 10.5 g, Protein 14.7 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Sodium 197.6 mg, Sugar 13.8 g