Egyptian Cabbage Rolls

70 mins
Serves 8
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Directions

  1. 1Remove outer leaves of cabbage and cut out the core.
  2. 2Remove outer leaves of cabbage and cut out the core.
  3. 3Remove outer leaves of cabbage and cut out the core.
  4. 4Remove leaves by pushing outwards on the core.
  5. 5Remove leaves by pushing outwards on the core.
  6. 6Remove leaves by pushing outwards on the core.
  7. 7Boil water in a pot with parsley and dill stems, cumin and coriander seeds for three minutes.
  8. 8Boil water in a pot with parsley and dill stems, cumin and coriander seeds for three minutes.
  9. 9Boil water in a pot with parsley and dill stems, cumin and coriander seeds for three minutes.
  10. 10Add 2-3 cabbage leaves to boil for 1-3 minutes, until they flop around the stem.
  11. 11Add 2-3 cabbage leaves to boil for 1-3 minutes, until they flop around the stem.
  12. 12Add 2-3 cabbage leaves to boil for 1-3 minutes, until they flop around the stem.
  13. 13Stack leaves on tray and allow to cool.
  14. 14Stack leaves on tray and allow to cool.
  15. 15Stack leaves on tray and allow to cool.
  16. 16Wash and drain rice.
  17. 17Wash and drain rice.
  18. 18Wash and drain rice.
  19. 19Dice onions, and mix with salt and pepper.
  20. 20Dice onions, and mix with salt and pepper.
  21. 21Dice onions, and mix with salt and pepper.
  22. 22Add rice and mix.
  23. 23Add rice and mix.
  24. 24Add rice and mix.
  25. 25Add tomato paste and mix, then herbs.
  26. 26Add tomato paste and mix, then herbs.
  27. 27Add tomato paste and mix, then herbs.
  28. 28Blend tomatoes and add to mixture.
  29. 29Blend tomatoes and add to mixture.
  30. 30Blend tomatoes and add to mixture.
  31. 31Heat clarified butter until almost smoking and pour into mixture.
  32. 32Heat clarified butter until almost smoking and pour into mixture.
  33. 33Heat clarified butter until almost smoking and pour into mixture.
  34. 34Mix once more.
  35. 35Mix once more.
  36. 36Mix once more.
  37. 37Place cabbage squares with stalks facing up on board.
  38. 38Place cabbage squares with stalks facing up on board.
  39. 39Place cabbage squares with stalks facing up on board.
  40. 40Add a teaspoon of rice and spread out into cylinder shape.
  41. 41Add a teaspoon of rice and spread out into cylinder shape.
  42. 42Add a teaspoon of rice and spread out into cylinder shape.
  43. 43Roll cabbage leaf to surround rice.
  44. 44Roll cabbage leaf to surround rice.
  45. 45Roll cabbage leaf to surround rice.
  46. 46Trim excess cabbage if necessary.
  47. 47Trim excess cabbage if necessary.
  48. 48Trim excess cabbage if necessary.
  49. 49Place trimmed cabbage stalks or leaves at bottom of pot as protective layer.
  50. 50Place trimmed cabbage stalks or leaves at bottom of pot as protective layer.
  51. 51Place trimmed cabbage stalks or leaves at bottom of pot as protective layer.
  52. 52Arrange cabbage rolls in a spiral starting from the outside and working your way to the center.
  53. 53Arrange cabbage rolls in a spiral starting from the outside and working your way to the center.
  54. 54Arrange cabbage rolls in a spiral starting from the outside and working your way to the center.
  55. 55Place pot on stove over medium heat, and cover with lid.
  56. 56Place pot on stove over medium heat, and cover with lid.
  57. 57Place pot on stove over medium heat, and cover with lid.
  58. 58After 10 minutes, pour vegetable stock to cover rolls, and turn heat to high.
  59. 59After 10 minutes, pour vegetable stock to cover rolls, and turn heat to high.
  60. 60After 10 minutes, pour vegetable stock to cover rolls, and turn heat to high.
  61. 61Bring to a boil and turn heat to low to steam for 20-30 minutes.
  62. 62Bring to a boil and turn heat to low to steam for 20-30 minutes.
  63. 63Bring to a boil and turn heat to low to steam for 20-30 minutes.
  64. 64Check for doneness and let excess liquid evaporate.
  65. 65Check for doneness and let excess liquid evaporate.
  66. 66Check for doneness and let excess liquid evaporate.
  67. 67Place plate on top of pot and flip over to remove rolls.
  68. 68Place plate on top of pot and flip over to remove rolls.
  69. 69Place plate on top of pot and flip over to remove rolls.
  70. 70Serve hot.
  71. 71Serve hot.
  72. 72Serve hot.

Ingredients

  • 2.5 kg flat turkish cabbage
  • 2.5 kg flat turkish cabbage
  • 2.5 kg flat turkish cabbage
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp coriander seeds
  • 1 tsp coriander seeds
  • 1 tsp coriander seeds
  • 2 cups medium grain rice
  • 2 cups medium grain rice
  • 2 cups medium grain rice
  • 3 medium onions
  • 3 medium onions
  • 3 medium onions
  • 400 g canned tomatoes
  • 400 g canned tomatoes
  • 400 g canned tomatoes
  • 200 g tomato paste
  • 200 g tomato paste
  • 200 g tomato paste
  • 160 g parsley
  • 160 g parsley
  • 160 g parsley
  • 100 g parsley
  • 100 g parsley
  • 100 g parsley
  • 100 g dill
  • 100 g dill
  • 100 g dill
  • 60 g dill
  • 60 g dill
  • 60 g dill
  • 0.25 cup clarified butter
  • 0.25 cup clarified butter
  • 0.25 cup clarified butter
  • 0.25 cup oil
  • 0.25 cup oil
  • 0.25 cup oil
  • 2 tbsp salt
  • 2 tbsp salt
  • 2 tbsp salt
  • 2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup vegetable stock
  • 1 cup vegetable stock
  • 1 cup vegetable stock

Equipment

knifeblenderfood processorpotplate