how do you make Stuffed cabbage leaves?

Question

I heard the leaves are steamed....do you steamed them before you stuff them? and what am I going to stuff it with? is there a dipping sauce helpppppppppp!! Thanks !

Answer 1

One of my specialties---I start with two very loose cabbage heads. I will only use the outer leaves, the rest for steamed cabbage or slaw later. Cut around the stalk and loosen the outer leaves. In a large stockpot of boiling water, drop them in for a minute or less...just till limber enough to work with and the color barely turns. Remove from water. The filling: 2 lbs ground round (you can use ground turkey, but beef is much, much better). Mix with 1 cup dry minute rice, 1 TBLS salt, 1 tsp black pepper. I usually have to mix this with hand and form in 10-12 oblong meatballs. Put one in cabbage leave, along side put 2 tbls sauerkraut. Fold and toothpick together. Put in very deep baking dish..I use a turkey roaster. Pour 2 29-32oz can petite diced tomatoes, 32 oz tomato juice, and 2 cups water over this. Salt and pepper top. Cover, bake 300 degrees for 1 1/2 -2 hrs. Wonderful served with mashed potatoes, cornbread, and english peas. Hope you enjoy!!!!

Answer 2

First you blanch (boil) the whole cabbage until the leaves become slightly transparent. Take the cabbage out of the water, let it cool a bit, then gently roll the leaves off the head being careful not to tear them. You may have to do this a couple of times until you have all of the leaves you need for a meal. I stuff mine with browned ground beef seasoned with salt, pepper & garlic powder mixed with cooked rice & diced tomatoes. Place rolled, stuffed leaves in baking pan, then cover with tomato sauce. Bake @ 350 for about 30 minutes. You can also top them with shredded mozzarella.

Answer 3

Hi,you blanche the leaves before stuffing.The stuffing is rice,and ground meat,and spices.Like meatballs.The rolls are cooked in a
big pot with sauerkraut,and tomato juice.
Don`t forget to add a couple eggs to the stuffing mix,to hold them together.