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Como hacer rollitos de repollo vegetarianos / How to make vegetarian cabbage rolls

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Rollitos de repollo Salvadoreños

Cultural Context

Rollitos de repollo Salvadoreños, or Salvadoran cabbage rolls, have roots in the culinary traditions of Central America, where cabbage is a staple ingredient. These rolls are often filled with a mixture of meat and rice, reflecting the region's agricultural bounty. They are a popular dish for family gatherings and celebrations, showcasing the blend of flavors that define Salvadoran cuisine. Today, variations exist, with some incorporating different meats or spices, making them a beloved comfort food across the globe.

SalvadoranSVmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 large cabbage
green beans
carrots
asparagus
potatoes
mushrooms
2 onions
1 clove garlic
2 tomatoes
cilantro
chicken bouillon (optional)
salt
vegetable oil

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner and lower in calories.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

1

Cut the core out of the large cabbage and wash it.

2

Boil water in a large pot with a pinch of salt.

3

While the water is boiling, chop the green beans into small pieces.

4

Chop the asparagus and carrots into small pieces as well.

5

Once the water is boiling, carefully add the cabbage and let it cook to loosen the leaves, about 5 minutes.

6

Remove the cabbage leaves and set them aside to cool, ensuring they don't get too soft.

7

Finely chop two onions and one clove of garlic.

8

In a skillet, heat a little vegetable oil and sauté the garlic and onion until fragrant, about 1 minute.

9

Add the chopped green beans and stir.

10

Add the chopped asparagus and continue stirring.

11

Add the chopped potatoes and mushrooms, stirring constantly.

12

Season with chicken bouillon or salt, cover, and let cook for 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender.

13

Add finely chopped cilantro to the vegetable mixture and stir well.

14

In a separate pot, add two tomatoes, a small clove of garlic, and a piece of onion to prepare the sauce, cooking on low heat without oil or water until they release their juices.

15

Roll the cabbage leaves with the vegetable filling, tucking in the sides as you roll.

16

Place the rolled cabbage in a pot with the prepared sauce and any leftover cabbage pieces.

17

Cover and cook for 5-6 minutes until heated through.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingboilingbaking

Equipment Needed

large potskilletcasserole

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

milk

Also Known As

Salvadoran Cabbage RollsCabbage Rolls El Salvador

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