Turkey cabbage rolls

Step-by-step preparation

Cooking time: 2 hr

1. STEP 1

   

   How to cook cabbage rolls? Prepare all the necessary ingredients. Wash the vegetables (root vegetables with a brush) well, peel them, wash them again and dry them.

2. STEP 2

   

   Rinse the rice thoroughly, draining the water several times. Pour half a liter of water into a saucepan, bring to a boil, add salt and add rice. Reduce heat, cover and cook for 10 minutes. During this time it will only be half cooked. This is the degree of cooking that is needed so that the rice can absorb all the juices from the filling. Stir and place the rice in a sieve. Leave to cool.

3. STEP 3

   

   Wash the turkey fillet. Choose turkey meat carefully so that it is fresh or chilled. Pay attention to the color of the meat; high-quality meat has a pink or reddish tint. Keep in mind that the thigh fillet is the juiciest part of the turkey. The taste and juiciness of the cabbage rolls will depend on this. Cut into cubes and pass through a meat grinder.

4. STEP 4

   

   Peel the onion and wash. Finely chop so that it is not too noticeable in the finished dish.

5. STEP 5

   

   Grate the peeled carrots on a medium grater.

6. STEP 6

   

   Place the onions and carrots in a frying pan, add oil and fry for 5 minutes.

7. STEP 7

   

   Transfer the cooled rice and frying into a deep bowl, and add the minced meat here. Season with salt and black pepper. I advise you to use a grinder, this way the pepper will give maximum flavor. Mix the filling and let it sit for a while so that all the ingredients are saturated with each other.

8. STEP 8

   

   At this time, start preparing the cabbage leaves. There are several ways, I want to offer the fastest and safest. To do this, place the cabbage in the microwave. I advise you to take young cabbage, then the cabbage rolls will turn out more tender.

9. STEP 9

   

   Turn on the microwave at maximum power for 5-6 minutes. Remove the cabbage and begin to separate the leaves. Using a sharp knife, make a cut at the base of the stalk and gently pull the leaf.

10. STEP 10

    

    And so on, in turn, everyone else. If this is difficult to do with each layer, put the cabbage back in the microwave.

11. STEP 11

    

    Cut off the hard base of the leaf and place it on a work surface.

12. STEP 12

    

    Place two tablespoons of filling in the middle. You may need more or less filling, look at the sheet size.

13. STEP 13

    

    Fold the edges of the cabbage leaf inward and fold it into an envelope.

14. STEP 14

    

    Stuff all the cabbage leaves one by one. Place the prepared cabbage rolls in a saucepan. I recommend using a thick-bottomed pan to prevent the bottom cabbage rolls from burning. I will stew cabbage rolls in a cauldron.

15. STEP 15

    

    Prepare the sauce - mix tomato paste, water and salt. Mix thoroughly with a fork until smooth.

16. STEP 16

    

    Pour the sauce over the cabbage rolls. Place the pan on low heat and simmer for 50-60 minutes.

17. STEP 17

    

    Place the cabbage rolls hot on a plate. Sprinkle with fresh herbs and serve with sour cream. Bon appetit!

Comments on the recipe

Maystin

10.08.2023

4.5

I made turkey cabbage rolls. It turned out to be a healthy and tasty lunch dish for the whole family. I had the minced meat already ready. I removed the leaves from the cabbage, just like the author, using a microwave. For me it is very convenient and fast. Thank you for the wonderful recipe!