Cabbage rolls are a very tasty, nutritious and balanced dish, the history of which has been going on for several centuries. Its name dates back to the 18th century - at that time fried pigeons were a favorite French delicacy.
Since it wasn’t accepted to eat these birds in our country, and the dish was extremely interesting for our compatriots, the so-called “false pigeons” consisting of minced meat and cabbage leaf entered the Russian cuisine. Since then, a lot of time has passed, and stuffed cabbage to this day is considered one of the favorite and popular dishes in Russia.
Every self-respecting mistress should know how to make cabbage rolls. There are many recipes that involve the use of various fillings and ingredients. And only the cabbage leaf remains the same and fundamental component of this dish. To soften it immediately after boiling, it is recommended to repulse large veins with a special hammer or a wooden chopper. You can also make the leaves soft by placing a head of cabbage, pre-packed in a plastic bag, in the freezer for about a day. After thawing, it will become softer and more tender.
If you want to learn how to make cabbage rolls as quickly and simply as possible, then you should pay attention to a slightly modified recipe.
It does not require patient and meticulous wrapping of the filling in cabbage leaves.
So how to make lazy cabbage rolls? They mean mixing the chopped cabbage with the main components, namely minced meat, carrots, onions, rice, etc.
Having formed small cutlets from the mixture and putting them out in a pan, you will get an incredibly tasty and yet simple dish.
Let's give some useful tips on how to make cabbage rolls:
- For cooking, you can use almost any mincemeat, with the exception of fish. It can be a mixture of different types of meat in various proportions. Of course, the most delicious meat cabbage rolls are obtained from ground beef and pork in a ratio of 1: 1.
- Putting on each stuffed cabbage a small piece of butter, you will give the dish special tenderness and a milder taste.
- If you want to learn how to make cabbage rolls for a festive table, then try putting them out on a vegetable pillow. Vegetables will add extra juiciness and brightness to the dish. Use tomatoes, carrots, bell peppers, onions, favorite herbs, herbs and spices. Simply cut the ingredients into small pieces and place them in a pan preheated with butter or sunflower oil. You can also lay out vegetables in layers, but then you should start with carrots. If desired, you can add various smoked meats, sausages or ham to the pillow. Having salted it to taste, put on top of cabbage rolls and simmer under the lid until cooked. To prevent vegetables from burning, you need to periodically add a little water to the pan. Such a dish will not be ashamed to serve on the festive table.
- To extinguish cabbage rolls, you can use a wide variety of dishes: a pan with a thickened bottom, a deep frying pan, a goose bowl and even a baking sheet.
- To give the dish a more piquant taste in the process of stewing, instead of water, you can add dry wine, apple, grape or tomato juices.
Now you know how to make cabbage rolls your signature dish.