Holubtsi (Cabbage Rolls)

Ingredients

• 1 head green cabbage
• 250 g ground pork
• 80 g white rice
• 1 small onion
• 400 g tomato sauce
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp paprika(optional)
• 2 tbsp fresh dill(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Core the cabbage and blanch the whole head in boiling water for 10 minutes, peeling off leaves as they soften. Trim thick ribs.

2. 2

   Cook the rice in salted water for 10 minutes until partially done; drain.

3. 3

   Mix ground pork, rice, finely chopped onion, egg, salt, pepper, and paprika in a bowl.

4. 4

   Place 2-3 tablespoons of filling on each cabbage leaf, fold in the sides, and roll up tightly.

5. 5

   Spread a layer of tomato sauce in a pot, arrange rolls seam-side down, and cover with remaining sauce.

6. 6

   Cover and simmer over low heat for 60 minutes, adding a splash of water if needed.

7. 7

   Rest 10 minutes, garnish with dill, and serve.