Japanese makes 🇪🇪 Estonian cabbage rolls for the 1st time!

ground meat

🥗Healthier: lean turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Lean turkey reduces fat content while ground chicken is often less expensive.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt offers a healthier option with similar creaminess.

tomato sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade tomato puree

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Homemade puree can be fresher while canned tomatoes are budget-friendly.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is a healthier fat option.

Remove the core from the cabbage and boil the whole head in salted water until leaves are tender, about 10-15 minutes.

Carefully peel off the leaves and set aside to cool.

Mix ground meat, cooked rice, finely chopped onion, minced garlic, grated carrot, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.

Place a spoonful of the meat mixture on each cabbage leaf and roll tightly, tucking in the sides.

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

Layer some cabbage leaves on the bottom of a baking dish to prevent sticking.

Arrange the cabbage rolls seam-side down in the dish and pour tomato sauce over them.

Add bay leaves and enough water to cover the rolls halfway.

Cover the dish with foil and bake for 1 hour.

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until the top is slightly browned.

Serve hot, garnished with sour cream and parsley.

Cooking Techniques

Spice Level:

Allergens