Golubtsy

Голубцы · Golubtsy

Ingredients13

• green cabbage1 large head
• ground beef500 g
• ground pork250 g
• long-grain rice150 g
• onion1 large
• tomato paste3 tbsp
• sour cream200 g
• beef stock400 ml
• garlic3 cloves
• vegetable oil2 tbsp
• salt2 tsp
• black pepper1 tsp
• bay leaf2

Method

1. Core the cabbage and blanch the whole head in boiling salted water for 5–8 minutes, then peel off softened leaves and trim thick ribs.
2. Rinse the rice and cook it in lightly salted water until just half done, then drain.
3. Finely chop the onion and sauté half of it in oil until soft; mix with the meats, rice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
4. Place a spoonful of filling on each leaf, fold in the sides, and roll tightly.
5. Scatter the remaining onion in a heavy pot, arrange the rolls seam-side down, and cover with stock mixed with tomato paste.
6. Add bay leaves, bring to a simmer, cover, and cook gently for about 1 hour 30 minutes until the cabbage is tender.
7. Stir sour cream into the sauce, simmer uncovered for 10 minutes, and serve the rolls with the sauce.