Best Toasted Cabbage Hungarian Style Recipes

CABBAGE ROLLS - REAL HUNGARIAN STYLE

Steps:

• Core cabbage, heat in salt water till leaves separate.
• Remove each leaf and drain in colander.
• FILLING--(2nd ingredient group):.
• To scald rice: Heat a generous amount of water in a heavy pan that will hold the heat.
• Make sure that the water will be more than enough to cover the rice.
• Make sure the water is at a rolling boil, if rice is not scalded enough it will be crunchy!
• Let stand for at least 5 minutes.
• Rinse with cold water, draining with sieve, then mix into rest of filling ingredients.
• Now fill the cabbage leaves with filling mixture; folding leaves.
• While rolling pigs, start cooking the stewing sauce in another pot.
• STEWING SAUCE--(3rd ingredient group):.
• Mix group together, bring to a boil, then simmer 5 to 10 minutes.
• TO ASSEMBLE:.
• Line the roaster with: sauce, layer of pigs, more sauce, sprinkle with bacon crumbs, layer of pigs, layer of sauce, sprinkle with bacon crumbs etc.
• Set oven at 350°F.
• Cover roaster, and once all comes to a kind of a boil, reduce temperature to about 300°F so it doesn't boil over.
• Cook about 2 more hours.
• The smoked sausage is optional.
• If using, mix it in among the other ingredients.
• NOTE: 3/8 cup dehydrated onions may be used instead of 2 small onions in recipe.

KAPOSZTAS GOMBOC (HUNGARIAN CABBAGE DUMPLINGS)

Steps:

• Put the cabbage in a large bowl, sprinkle with salt, mix, and set it aside for a 1/2 hour.
• Cut the butter into the flour; add the salt, the egg, and enough water to form a soft dough.
• On a floured surface, roll out to 1/2" thick.
• In a heavy skillet, heat the oil, and brown the sugar.
• Squeeze the liquid out of the cabbage and brown cabbage in the skillet, stirring often (25-30 minutes).
• Let cool for 5 minutes, then spread on dough, and sprinkle with paprika and pepper.
• Roll up jelly roll style, starting on the long side.
• Cut the roll into 2" pieces, and roll each piece into a ball.
• Roll in flour, then drop one at a time into boiling salted water (do not crowd the pot).
• Dumplings will be done 3-4 minutes after they float to the surface (taste one to check for doneness; it should be moist, but not gummy in the middle).
• Remove from water with a slotted spoon and roll in the cheese.
• Place in a baking dish, and when all are finished and in the pan, sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
• Broil in oven until cheese is melted.
• Serve hot.

HUNGARIAN CABBAGE NOODLES (KAPOSZTAS TASZTA)

Steps:

• Bring 4 quarts of water to a boil in a large pot for the noodles.
• Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add half of the cabbage, season with 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and cook, tossing frequently, until golden brown, 5 - 8 minutes. Transfer the cooked cabbage to a place. Repeat with the remaining cabbage.
• Add 1 tablespoon of salt and the noodles to the boiling water and cook until al dente.l Drain the noodles and transfer back to the pot. Add the reserved cabbage and butter, toss to combine, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve.