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Scandinavian Stuffed Cabbage Rolls: Hearty Finnish Delight

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Sure, here’s a detailed recipe for making delicious Cabbage Rolls, perfect for a satisfying lunch or snack, with a Scandinavian twist! 🥬🍽️

Cabbage Rolls Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 1 white cabbage
  • 400g lean beef
  • 1 onion
  • 1/8 cup water (for cooking cabbage)
  • 1/4 cabbage (chopped, for filling)
  • 1/4 cup rice
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp white pepper
  • 1/4 tsp marjoram
  • 1-2 tbsp butter
  • 1/3 cup water (for pan juices)
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • Cream (to taste)

Instructions:

  1. Prep Cabbage:

    • Begin by cutting the stalk off the cabbage.
    • In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil.
    • Cook the cabbage in the boiling water until the leaves are soft and pliable.
  2. Prepare Filling:

    • While the cabbage is cooking, finely chop the onion.
    • In a skillet, fry the chopped onion in a small amount of oil until translucent, but not browned.
    • Once cooked, lift the cabbage onto a large plate to drain.
    • Carefully loosen the outer leaves of the cabbage as they soften.
    • Chop the small inner leaves of the cabbage for the filling.
  3. Make Filling:

    • In a mixing bowl, combine the lean beef, chopped cabbage, cooked rice, fried onions, salt, white pepper, and marjoram.
    • Mix the ingredients until they form a smooth and well-combined mixture.
    • If the filling mixture seems too thick, add some of the cabbage cooking water to adjust the consistency.
  4. Assemble Cabbage Rolls:

    • Lay out the softened cabbage leaves on a clean surface.
    • Flatten the cabbage leaves gently to make them easier to roll.
    • Spoon a generous tablespoonful of the filling mixture onto each cabbage leaf.
    • Roll up the cabbage leaves, tucking the edges around the filling to form neat rolls.
  5. Bake:

    • Preheat your oven to 200°C (392°F).
    • Place the cabbage rolls side by side in a baking dish.
    • Pour a syrup mixture and a little fat over the rolls in the baking dish.
    • Bake the rolls for 1 hour in the preheated oven.
  6. Baste and Turn:

    • Halfway through the baking time, carefully turn the cabbage rolls over in the dish.
    • Baste the rolls with some of the cabbage cooking water occasionally to keep them moist and flavorful.
  7. Make Pan Juices:

    • Once the rolls are cooked through, remove them from the oven.
    • Strain the pan juices from the baking dish into a saucepan.
    • In a small bowl, mix together the flour and water to make a smooth paste.
    • Gradually add the flour paste to the pan juices, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens.
    • For added richness, stir in a little cream to taste.
  8. Serve:

    • Serve the delicious cabbage rolls hot, alongside boiled potatoes and lingonberry purée for a traditional Scandinavian feast!

Enjoy the hearty flavors and comforting warmth of these Finnish-inspired Cabbage Rolls, perfect for sharing with family and friends! 🥳🍽️

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