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Stuffed Cabbage Rolls with Mixed Meat and Herb Filling

Name: Stuffed Cabbage Rolls with Mixed Meat and Herb Filling
Total time: 2 h 25 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 cup chopped onions; 1 medium tomatoes, finely chopped; ½ Italian parsley, finely chopped; ½ green onions, finely chopped; 1 cup Egyptian rice or Calrose rice, washed; 250 g minced meat; 2 tsp salt; 2 tsp dried mint; 1 tsp 7 spices; ¼ tsp black pepper; 2 tbsp ghee or butter; 1½ cabbage; 1 head of garlic, unpeeled; 1¼ cups water; 1/3 cups lemon juice

⏱ 145 min

This innovative stuffed cabbage recipe combines traditional ground meat filling with fresh herbs and vegetables. The creator mixes minced meat, rice, fresh Italian parsley, green onions, and tomatoes to create a uniquely flavorful filling. Through careful rolling, layered cooking, and the addition of lemon juice, followed by a crucial resting period, the dish develops rich, balanced flavors characteristic of Mediterranean cuisine.

Adapted from a video by Suha's Dishes

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Ingredients

extra virgin olive oil4 tbsp
chopped onions1 cup
medium tomatoes, finely chopped1
Italian parsley, finely chopped½
green onions, finely chopped½
Egyptian rice or Calrose rice, washed1 cup
minced meat250 g
salt2 tsp
dried mint2 tsp

Steps

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1
In a medium pan, sauté the chopped onions with olive oil on medium heat until softened, stirring occasionally for about 3 to 4 minutes.
2
Transfer the cooked onions to a large mixing bowl. Add the remaining stuffing ingredients including tomatoes, parsley, green onions, rice, minced meat, salt, dried mint, spices, black pepper, ghee, and olive oil, then mix well.
3
Using a paring knife, remove the center core of the cabbage. Bring water to a boil in a large pot, add the cabbage, and cook for about 2 minutes until the leaves are tender. Remove the leaves with tongs and place them on a large tray to cool.
4
Remove the thick center veins from each cooled leaf and trim them to a suitable size. Place some filling on each leaf and roll it tightly. Repeat with the remaining leaves and filling.
5
Line the bottom of a large pot with the midribs and leftover cabbage pieces as a protective layer. Transfer the stuffed rolls to the pot in layers, distributing garlic cloves between the layers. Top with olive oil.
6
Dissolve salt in water and pour it evenly over the cabbage rolls. Cover the top layer with leftover cabbage leaves, then place a small plate on top to keep everything in place.
7
Cover the pot and bring to a boil over medium heat. Once boiling, reduce heat to low and cook for 1 hour and 15 minutes until the cabbage is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
8
Remove the small plate and pour the lemon juice evenly over the cabbage rolls from all sides. Cover and continue cooking on low heat for 10 to 15 minutes so the cabbage absorbs the lemon flavor.
9
Turn off the heat and do not serve immediately. Keep the pot covered and let it rest for at least 30 minutes, preferably up to 1 hour, so the rolls continue to absorb the cooking liquid and flavors develop.
10
After resting, uncover the pot and carefully invert the cabbage rolls onto a serving platter, keeping some of the cooking liquid at the bottom. Arrange neatly if desired and serve.

Stuffed Cabbage Rolls with Mixed Meat and Herb Filling

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