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Holubtsi
Ukraine
Among Ukraine's most beloved dishes. Every Ukrainian grandmother has her version.
Ukrainian stuffed cabbage rolls — cabbage leaves filled with rice and pork mince, braised in a tomato and sour cream sauce until tender.
Prep
40 mins
Cook
60 mins
Difficulty
Medium
Calories
460 kcal
Serves
4
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used
Ingredients
1 largewhite cabbage
400gpork or mixed mince
200grice, par-cooked
1onion, grated
2 tbsptomato purée
400mltomato passata
200mlsour cream
dillto garnish
Method
1
Remove cabbage leaves by blanching the whole head in boiling water.
2
Mix mince with rice, onion, salt and pepper.
3
Place filling on each leaf. Roll tightly, tucking in the sides.
4
Arrange in a pot. Mix passata with sour cream. Pour over. Simmer covered 60 minutes.
5
Serve with more sour cream.
Chef's Tip
Blanch the cabbage thoroughly until leaves are fully pliable — stiff leaves crack when rolled.
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