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Balandeliai

Balandeliai

Lithuanian cabbage rolls with meat, rice, and tomato gravy

Time95 min
Servings5
Calories526 kcal
LevelMedium

Ingredients

  • white cabbage500 g
  • minced pork and beef500 g
  • rice250 g
  • onion1 pcs
  • tomato paste2 tbsp
  • sour cream150 g
  • salt1 to taste
  • black pepper1 to taste
  • broth500 ml
  • water500 ml

Instructions

1

Blanch cabbage leaves until flexible and trim thick ribs.

2

Mix mince with rice, fried onion, salt, and pepper.

3

Place filling on the leaves and roll into tight cabbage rolls.

4

In a pot, mix tomato sauce, broth, or sour cream with water.

5

Place the rolls in the sauce and simmer for 50-60 minutes.

6

Serve hot with the sauce and sour cream.