Stuffed Cabbage Leaves(Greece)
- 1 1/2 lb. ground meat
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1/2 c. rice
- 2 Tbsp. mint leaves
- 2 Tbsp. parsley, chopped
- 1/2 tsp. dill weed
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 c. tomato sauce
- 1 large head cabbage
- 2 c. broth (chicken) or water
- Brown meat and onions until meat is crumbly and onion golden in color.
- Add rice and rest of ingredients; simmer 10 minutes.
- In separate container, boil cabbage until slightly tender.
- Separate leaves and cool.
- (If cabbage leaves are too large, cut in half.) Place one heaping tablespoonful of filling on each leaf and roll in ball shape.
- Arrange a few of the outer leaves in medium kettle. Arrange cabbage rolls close together in kettle, over leaves.
- Add chicken broth or water to cover.
- Place a heavy plate over rolls so they will not break during cooking.
- Cover kettle and cook for 35 minutes or until rice is tender.
- Pour off all liquid reserving it to make Egg-Lemon Sauce (Avogolemeno Sauce).
ground meat, onion, rice, mint leaves, parsley, dill weed, salt, tomato sauce, head cabbage, broth
Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=361146 (may not work)