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Olive Oil Cabbage Rolls

A traditional delicacy wrapped in tender cabbage with an aromatic, olive-oil-rich rice filling.

Prep
30 min
Cook
45 min
Time
75 min
Servings
6
Calories
220
Level
Moderate
Heat
Gentle heat
Region
turk
Olive Oil Cabbage Rolls
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Servings6
Measures

1 cup is 200 ml. 1 tea glass is 100 ml. 1 tablespoon is 15 ml. 1 dessert spoon is 10 ml. 1 teaspoon is 5 ml.

Ingredients

  • 1 medium white cabbage
  • 1.5 cups riceInstead: bulgur
  • 3 onions
  • 100 ml olive oil
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp pepper paste
  • 1 bunch fresh mint and dill
  • 1 tsp mint, black pepper, salt
  • Juice of half a lemon

Calories are an editor’s estimate per serving, not a lab measurement.

Method

  1. 1

    Separate cabbage leaves and boil in boiling water for 3-4 minutes, then drain.

  2. 2

    Chop onions and sauté in olive oil until golden.

  3. 3

    Add tomato and pepper pastes, sautéing until fragrant.

  4. 4

    Add washed rice, spices, and chopped herbs to create the filling.

  5. 5

    Place filling onto cabbage leaves and roll tightly.

  6. 6

    Line the bottom of the pot with leftover stems, arrange rolls, add lemon juice and hot water, then simmer.

Note. Place a heavy ceramic plate upside down on top of the rolls during cooking to keep them intact.

Questions

How long do cabbage rolls take to cook?

They cook in about 40-45 minutes on low heat until tender.

How do you know when cabbage is boiled enough?

You can remove them from water when they become soft and pliable.

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