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