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Egyptian Cabbage Rolls
1h 10m
Serves 8
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Egyptian Cabbage Rolls
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1h 10m
Serves 8
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Directions
1
Remove outer leaves of cabbage and cut out the core.
2
Remove leaves by pushing outwards on the core.
3
Boil water in a pot with parsley and dill stems, cumin and coriander seeds for three minutes.
4
Add 2-3 cabbage leaves to boil for 1-3 minutes, until they flop around the stem.
5
Stack leaves on tray and allow to cool.
6
Wash and drain rice.
7
Dice onions, and mix with salt and pepper.
8
Add rice and mix.
9
Add tomato paste and mix, then herbs.
10
Blend tomatoes and add to mixture.
11
Heat clarified butter until almost smoking and pour into mixture.
12
Mix once more.
13
Place cabbage squares with stalks facing up on board.
14
Add a teaspoon of rice and spread out into cylinder shape.
15
Roll cabbage leaf to surround rice.
16
Trim excess cabbage if necessary.
17
Place trimmed cabbage stalks or leaves at bottom of pot as protective layer.
18
Arrange cabbage rolls in a spiral starting from the outside and working your way to the center.
19
Place pot on stove over medium heat, and cover with lid.
20
After 10 minutes, pour vegetable stock to cover rolls, and turn heat to high.
21
Bring to a boil and turn heat to low to steam for 20-30 minutes.
22
Check for doneness and let excess liquid evaporate.
23
Place plate on top of pot and flip over to remove rolls.
24
Serve hot.
Ingredients
2.5 kg flat turkish cabbage
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp coriander seeds
2 cups medium grain rice
3 medium onions
400 g canned tomatoes
200 g tomato paste
160 g parsley
100 g parsley
100 g dill
60 g dill
0.25 cup clarified butter
0.25 cup oil
2 tbsp salt
2 tsp black pepper
1 cup vegetable stock
Equipment
knife
blender
food processor
pot
plate
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