Warm Hungarian Töltött Káposzta with Tomato Sauce
Traditional Hungarian Cabbage Rolls
These savory cabbage rolls are filled with a mixture of seasoned pork and rice, gently cooked in a rich tomato sauce.
- 3 h 30 min
- 6
- Intermediate
Ingredients
For the Cabbage Rolls
For the Filling Seasoning
For the Tomato Sauce
For the Garnish
Preparation
Preparing the Cabbage
Core and Boil Cabbage
Core the cabbage and place it in boiling water.
Peel Leaves
Carefully peel the leaves as they soften and set aside.
Trim Veins
Trim thick veins to ensure easy rolling.
Mixing the Filling
Combine Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine ground pork, cooked rice, onion, and garlic.
Season Filling
Add paprika, salt, pepper, and dill, mixing until well combined.
Roll Cabbage Leaves
Place a heaping tablespoon of filling onto each cabbage leaf and roll tightly.
Ensure no gaps in rolled leaves to prevent filling from spilling. Use smaller inner leaves for smaller rolls.
Cooking Process
Simmering the Rolls
Arrange rolled cabbage tightly in a large pot. Cover with tomato sauce.
Saucing
In a separate pan, heat olive oil. Add tomato puree, sugar, salt, and pepper. Simmer gently for 10 minutes.
Cooking Rolls
Pour the sauce over the cabbage rolls. Cover and simmer on low heat for 2 hours.
Plating & Serving
Warm Hungarian Töltött Káposzta with Tomato Sauce
Warm Hungarian Töltött Káposzta with Tomato Sauce
Plating & Serving
Serve hearty cabbage rolls on a large platter, topped with fresh parsley and a dollop of sour cream.