UKRAINIAN CABBAGE ROLLS WITH MUSHROOMS AND MUSHROOM SAUCE

Ukrainian Cabbage Rolls With Mushrooms and Mushroom Sauce image

Shchedryi Vechir or Generous Eve is the spirited Ukrainian celebration of New Year's Eve. In some regions of Ukraine, the celebration is held on the eve of the Feast of St. Basil on January 14th. It other areas, the New Year's Eve celebration doesn't occur until the eve of the Feast of Jordan on January 19th. No matter when it arrives, it's a feast of fun, and hearty fare is in demand. This recipe is served on many a Ukrainian holiday table. Why not try it with your celebrations this holiday season?

Provided by Olha7397

Time 2h30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1 large white cabbage
2 cups rice, uncooked
1 large onion, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup dried mushroom (Boletus or Porcini, washed and drained)
3 (6 ounce) jars whole mushrooms, drained
2 tablespoons butter
2 medium onions, chopped
salt & freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup onion, chopped
1 cup fresh mushrooms, chopped
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 cup beef broth or 1/2 cup vegetable broth
2 teaspoons fresh parsley, chopped
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup sour cream

Steps:

Prepare the rice according to the directions on the package.
Remove the core from the cabbage and place the full head in a large pot of boiling water.
Cover and cook for about 3 minutes.
Remove the cabbage from the water and let cool until it's easy to handle.
Then remove the softened whole leaves from the head and stack them on a platter for filling.
Thin out the tough vein near the stem portion of the leaf to make easier rolling.
Prepare the mushroom filling by placing the dried and bottled mushrooms in a medium saucepan.
Cover with water and bring the mushrooms to a boil over medium-high heat.
Reduce the heat to simmer and continue to cook the mushrooms for about 1 hour.
Strain off the liquid and grind the mushrooms in a food processor or blender.
Meanwhile, melt two tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat and sauté the two medium chopped onions until transparent, about 5 minutes.
Mix the two medium sautéed onions with the mushrooms and a dash of salt and pepper to taste.
Sauté the one large chopped onion in two tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium heat until transparent.
Add the mushroom filling and cooked rice to the large fried onion.
Line the bottom of a casserole dish with cabbage leaves not suitable for stuffing.
Save about 6 good, whole leaves and fill the stem portion of each leaf with 2 or 3 heaping tablespoons of the rice mixture.
Place the stuffed leaves seam-side down in the casserole dish.
PREPARE THE MUSHROOM SAUCE by melting two tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
Sauté the 1/4 cup chopped onions until tender.
Add the one cup of freshly chopped mushrooms and cook for about 10 minutes.
Sprinkle the flour over the mixture and blend well.
Slowly pour in the broth and stir constantly until the mixture thickens.
Remove from the heat source and stir in the parsley, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
Let the sauce cool a bit, then add the sour cream and blend well.
Cover the stuffed cabbages with the mushroom sauce and bake the casserole, uncovered, in a 350-F degree oven for one to one-and-a-half hours.
Serve warm.
Makes a great companion for plain roast beef.