🥬 Polish Gołąbki: Classic Sunday Comfort 🍲✨
Tender cabbage rolls filled with meat and rice, simmered in savory tomato sauce—this timeless Polish dish tastes like home.
Ingredients 🛒
For the Cabbage Rolls
- 1 large head of green cabbage
- 1 lb ground pork (or pork/beef mix)
- ½ cup uncooked white rice
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 egg
- Salt & pepper, to taste
For the Tomato Sauce
- 1 can (15 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup beef or vegetable broth
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp sugar
- Salt & pepper, to taste
Method 👩🍳
- Prep cabbage: Boil whole head until outer leaves soften. Peel off leaves and cool.
- Mix filling: Combine ground meat, rice, onion, garlic, egg, salt, and pepper.
- Roll: Place spoonful of filling on each leaf. Fold sides and roll tightly like a burrito.
- Layer: Line pot with leftover cabbage leaves. Place rolls seam-side down, snug together.
- Sauce: Whisk tomatoes, broth, tomato paste, sugar, salt, and pepper. Pour over rolls.
- Simmer: Cover and cook gently for ~1.5 hours until cabbage is tender and filling cooked.
- Serve: Hot with mashed potatoes or crusty bread.
Tips
- Extra indulgence: Add a splash of sour cream when serving.
- Variation: Use barley instead of rice for a rustic twist.
- Serving idea: Garnish with fresh dill for authentic flavor.
- Leftovers: Even tastier the next day—perfect for reheating.
Details
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1.5 hours
- Total Time: ~2 hours
- Kcal: ~280 per roll
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