How to prepare authentic Transcarpathian cabbage rolls: 5 main secrets

Iryna MelnichenkoLS Food
Transcarpathian cabbage rolls
Transcarpathian cabbage rolls

Cabbage rolls is a dish that can be prepared at any time of the year, but it is best done when the cabbage is not yet old, i.e. in the fall. You can also add seasonal vegetables to them - carrots, onions, garlic, and even eggplant and mushrooms.

Today, the FoodOboz editorial team is sharing an authentic recipe for Transcarpathian cabbage rolls with a secret ingredient that will definitely surprise your guests.

How to cook cabbage rolls with mushrooms and pork chops.

Secrets:

  • choose high-quality cabbage;
  • add mushrooms;
  • add pork chops;
  • add your favorite spices to taste and tomato paste;
  • cook the rolls for at least 2 hours.

Ingredients:

  • pork chops - 700 g
  • mushrooms - 300 g
  • cabbage - 1 head
  • cream - 40 ml
  • onion - 1 pc
  • garlic - 1-3 cloves
  • tomato paste - 40 g
  • salt, pepper - to taste
  • bay leaf - 1-2 pcs

Method ofpreparation:

  1. Wash the cabbage and remove the top leaves. Boil water in a large saucepan and put the cabbage in it.
  2. In another saucepan, boil the rice in salted water until half cooked.
  3. Wash the mushrooms, chop them together with the onion, and fry in a pan until golden brown. Be sure to add the tomato paste and mix everything well.
  4. Then pour in the water, bring to a boil and remove from the heat.
  5. Beat the meat well.
  6. Take the cabbage leaves, put a chop and rice in each, and gently roll up.
  7. Put the cooked cabbage rolls in a saucepan, add chopped garlic, and season with pepper, salt, and bay leaf.
  8. Then pour the mushroom sauce over the cabbage rolls, cover with a lid and bake at 180-200 C for 2 hours.
Delicious Transcarpathian cabbage rolls.

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