---
title: Holubtsi (Stuffed Cabbage Rolls)
servings: 6
prep time: 45 minutes
cook time: 75 minutes
source: https://mycibora.com/recipes/holubtsi-stuffed-cabbage
---

Gather @white cabbage{1}, @ground pork{500%g}, @white rice{150%g}, @sunflower oil{2%tbsp}, @bay leaf{2%leaf} and @black pepper{}.

Core the cabbage and simmer the whole head in salted water, peeling off leaves as they soften, about 10 minutes. ~{10%minutes}

Soften half the @onion{2} in oil, then mix with the pork, par-cooked rice, @salt{} and pepper.

Place a spoonful of filling at the base of each leaf, fold in the sides and roll snugly.

Fry the remaining onion and @carrot{1}, stir in @tomato paste{3%tbsp} and @sour cream{200%ml}, and loosen with 400 ml of water to make the sauce.

Pack the rolls seam-down in a baking dish, pour over the sauce, tuck in the bay leaves and cover.

Bake at 180°C for 75 minutes until the cabbage is completely tender. ~{75%minutes}

Rest 10 minutes and serve with the sauce spooned over. ~{10%minutes}