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Golumpki

Savory Golumpki: A Cozy Polish Comfort Food Delight

Discover the comforting flavors of Golumpki, a delightful Polish dish of baked cabbage rolls filled with savory ingredients.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 rolls
Course: Dinner Ideas
Cuisine: Polish
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 1 head cabbage Choose a firm head for the best rolls.
  • 1.5 ounces dried mushrooms Soak for flavor.
  • 2 cups chopped onions Sauté until golden.
  • 2 tablespoons butter For sautéing onions.
  • 2 cups cooked barley Nutty grain for heartiness.
  • 1.5 pounds ground meat Beef, pork, or a mix.
  • 1 tablespoon marjoram Adds earthy notes.
  • 2 teaspoons caraway seeds Traditional spice.
  • 1 teaspoon celery seed Adds subtle flavor.
  • 2 teaspoons salt Essential for flavor.
  • 2 eggs lightly beaten Acts as a binder.
Tomato Sauce
  • 1 quart crushed tomatoes Base of the sauce.
  • 2-3 cups mushroom soaking water Deepens sauce flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons vinegar White or apple cider.
  • 1 tablespoon Maggi seasoning For umami boost.
  • to taste salt Adjust according to preference.

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • Dutch oven
  • fine mesh strainer

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Core and immerse the cabbage. Cook for about 10 minutes until softened.
  2. In a separate pot, bring salted water to boil and add barley. Cook for about 15 minutes until half-cooked. Drain.
  3. Soak the dried mushrooms in hot cabbage water for 15-20 minutes. Melt butter and sauté chopped onions for 5-7 minutes until golden.
  4. Chop the hydrated mushrooms finely. Combine with sautéed onions for filling.
  5. In a mixing bowl, combine sautéed onions, chopped mushrooms, cooked barley, ground meat, marjoram, caraway seeds, celery seed, salt, and beaten eggs. Mix well.
  6. In the pot used for barley, combine crushed tomatoes, strained mushroom soaking water, vinegar, Maggi seasoning, and salt. Simmer over low heat.
  7. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line the baking pot with cabbage leaves and pour some tomato sauce over.
  8. Cut the thick base from each cabbage leaf. Spoon filling onto each leaf, fold and roll tightly, placing in pot.
  9. Pour remaining sauce over the rolls, cover with cabbage leaves, and bake covered for about 90 minutes.
  10. After baking, let it rest covered for 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Customize your filling with different meats or grains for a vegetarian option. Allow to rest before serving for enhanced flavor.

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