Here’s a traditional recipe for Hungarian Stuffed Cabbage Rolls (Töltött Káposzta) —a comforting and hearty dish, especially popular during holidays and wintertime.
Hungarian Stuffed Cabbage Rolls (Töltött Káposzta)
📝 Ingredients:
For the rolls:
- 1 large head of cabbage
- 500g (1 lb) ground pork (or pork/beef mix)
- 100g (½ cup) uncooked rice
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 egg
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tsp sweet Hungarian paprika
For the sauce & layering:
- 1 small head of sauerkraut (500–700g), rinsed and drained (optional if you prefer less sourness)
- 2 tbsp lard or oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 tsp caraway seeds (optional)
- 1 tbsp sweet paprika
- 1½ cups tomato purée or passata
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper