Lithuanian
Balandeliai
Lithuanian cabbage rolls with meat, rice, and tomato gravy
Time95 min
Servings5
Calories—
LevelMedium
Ingredients
- White cabbage500 g
- Pork and beef mince500 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.