Warm Hungarian Töltött Káposzta with Tomato Sauce

Name: Warm Hungarian Töltött Káposzta with Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 3 h
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: Cabbage; Ground pork; Long-grain rice (cooked); Onion (finely chopped); Garlic (minced); Paprika; Salt; Black pepper; Fresh dill (chopped); Olive oil; Tomato puree; Sugar; Salt; Black pepper; Fresh parsley (chopped); Sour cream

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

Cabbage

1 large head

Ground pork

1½ pounds

Long-grain rice (cooked)

1 cup

Onion (finely chopped)

Garlic (minced)

2 cloves

For the Filling Seasoning

Paprika

1 teaspoon

Salt

1 teaspoon

Black pepper

½ teaspoon

Fresh dill (chopped)

1 tablespoon

For the Tomato Sauce

Olive oil

2 tablespoons

Tomato puree

2 cups

Sugar

1 tablespoon

Salt

1 teaspoon

Black pepper

½ teaspoon

For the Garnish

Fresh parsley (chopped)

Sour cream

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