Leniya Galumpse (Lazy Cabbage Rolls)

2h 30m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Shred half a head of cabbage with a large knife and place it in a big metallic bowl.
  2. 2Pour boiling water over the cabbage and let it soak for at least 20 minutes to soften.
  3. 3Rinse 1.5 cups of medium-grain rice under water until the water runs clear.
  4. 4Add the washed rice to a medium pot with 2 cups of water and a little bit of salt. Cook according to rice bag instructions.
  5. 5Dice one full onion and grate three carrots.
  6. 6Sauté the diced onion in a little avocado oil for about three minutes.
  7. 7Add all the grated carrots to the pan and sauté for about five minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and a little sugar.
  8. 8Drain all the water from the soaked cabbage and squeeze out all excess moisture.
  9. 9Add the cooked rice, cooked carrots, and onions to the drained cabbage.
  10. 10Chop one onion and blend another onion.
  11. 11Add half of the chopped onion to the mixture. The other half will be used for the sauce.
  12. 12Crack in two eggs.
  13. 13Add 1.5 pounds of beef, pork, and veal mixture.
  14. 14Add 1 teaspoon of salt, 1.5 tablespoons of Vivetta spice, 2 teaspoons of garlic powder, and 0.5 teaspoon of black pepper to the mixture.
  15. 15Mix thoroughly.
  16. 16Spray a deep baking dish with avocado oil.
  17. 17Shape the mixture into oval-shaped galumpete (lazy cabbage rolls).
  18. 18Lightly dredge each shaped galumpete in flour, pat off the excess, and line them on the baking dish.
  19. 19Heat about 2 tablespoons of avocado oil in a pan on the stove.
  20. 20Add the remainder of the chopped onion and three more grated carrots to the pan and cook for five to six minutes.
  21. 21Add one 15-ounce can of tomato sauce and one 11-ounce can of tomato bisque to the pan.
  22. 22Stir in 1 cup of heavy cream and 3 tablespoons of sour cream.
  23. 23Add about 1 teaspoon of salt to the sauce.
  24. 24Warm the sauce on the stove for a few minutes.
  25. 25Pour the warm sauce over the cabbage rolls in the baking dish.
  26. 26Bake in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for at least 1.5 hours.
  27. 27Serve the ready cabbage rolls with a side of sour cream.

Ingredients

  • 0.5 head cabbage
  • 1.5 cup medium grain rice
  • 2 cups water
  • salt
  • 1 onion
  • 3 carrots
  • avocado oil
  • pepper
  • sugar
  • 2 onions
  • 2 egg
  • 1.5 pound meat mixture (beef, pork, and veal)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1.5 tablespoon Vivetta spice
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • flour
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 15 ounces tomato sauce
  • 11 ounces tomato bisque
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3 tablespoons sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Equipment

large knifemetallic bowlmedium potbaking dish

Tips

  • Soak shredded cabbage in boiling water for at least 20 minutes to soften.
  • Rinse rice until water runs clear.
  • When making the sauce, use the remaining onion and three grated carrots.
  • Serve with a side of sour cream.