Cabbage Rolls with Napa Cabbage - recipe with photo

Cabbage Rolls with Napa Cabbage

Thanks to the napa cabbage, the dish turns out more tender than the traditional version while maintaining a great taste. The cabbage rolls will be juicy and aromatic. Any type of minced meat will work (the author used a mixture of pork and beef). It is recommended to serve them with the sauce they simmered in and add sour cream.

Total cooking time
not set
Number of servings
10
Recipe difficulty
4 / 5
Vegetarian Gluten free Egg free Nut free Halal Kosher

Ingredients

for 10 servings

  • napa cabbage 1.5 kg
  • minced meat 500 g
  • rice 100 g
  • sliced tomatoes 400 g
  • carrot 150 g
  • onion 150 g
  • garlic clove 3-4 clove
  • vegetable oil
  • salt
  • pepper

Instructions

Step 1 of 24

Finely chop the onion.

Step 2 of 24

Grate the carrot using a medium-sized grater.

Step 3 of 24

Mix the minced meat with rinsed rice.

Step 4 of 24

Add salt and pepper.

Step 5 of 24

Mix everything together.

Step 6 of 24

Separate the leaves from the cabbage.

Step 7 of 24

Remove the tough parts.

Step 8 of 24

Bring water to a boil in a pot with a capacity of 3–4 liters. Submerge the leaves for 5–10 seconds.

Step 9 of 24

Remove the leaves.

Step 10 of 24

Let them cool down.

Step 11 of 24

Place a portion of minced meat on a leaf.

Step 12 of 24

Fold over the bottom edge.

Step 13 of 24

Fold over the side edges.

Step 14 of 24

Form a cabbage roll.

Step 15 of 24

Sauté the onion in vegetable oil.

Step 16 of 24

Add the carrot to it.

Step 17 of 24

Stir and sauté.

Step 18 of 24

Add the sliced tomatoes.

Step 19 of 24

Add garlic pressed through a garlic press.

Step 20 of 24

Season with salt and pepper.

Step 21 of 24

Stir the contents.

Step 22 of 24

Place the cabbage rolls in a sauté pan.

Step 23 of 24

Pour in water so that it almost covers the cabbage rolls.

Step 24 of 24

Cover with a lid. Simmer for 35–40 minutes.

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