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Töltött Káposzta
Hungary
Eaten on New Year's Day for good luck. The pork rolls symbolise luck rolling in through the year.
Hungarian stuffed cabbage in sauerkraut — pork and rice rolls braised in layers of sauerkraut and tomato. The dish of Hungarian Christmas and New Year.
Prep
40 mins
Cook
90 mins
Difficulty
Medium
Calories
455 kcal
Serves
6
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used
Ingredients
1 largecabbage, leaves separated
500gpork mince
200grice, par-cooked
1onion, grated
1 tsppaprika
500gsauerkraut
400gtinned tomatoes
200mlsour cream
smoked pork ribsoptional for base
Method
1
Blanch cabbage. Mix mince with rice, onion and paprika. Fill and roll.
2
Layer sauerkraut in a pot. Nest rolls inside. Add tomatoes and water.
3
Simmer covered 1.5 hours.
4
Serve with sour cream.
Chef's Tip
The sauerkraut base gives the rolls their distinctive sour flavour — it is as important as the filling.
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