🇭🇺 Traditional Hungarian Stuffed Cabbage (Töltött Káposzta)

Of course! 🇭🇺✨ Here’s a traditional Hungarian Stuffed Cabbage (Töltött Káposzta) recipe — one of Hungary’s most beloved comfort foods, especially around holidays and wintertime:


🇭🇺 Traditional Hungarian Stuffed Cabbage (Töltött Káposzta)

📋 Ingredients:

For the Cabbage Rolls:

  • 1 large head of cabbage (savoy or regular green cabbage)
  • 1 pound (450g) ground pork (or pork/beef mix)
  • ½ cup uncooked rice
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon sweet Hungarian paprika
  • ½ teaspoon caraway seeds (optional but traditional)

For the Sauce and Cooking:

  • 2 cups sauerkraut (rinsed and drained slightly if very salty)
  • 2 cups water or light broth (plus more if needed)
  • 1 cup tomato purée or crushed tomatoes
  • 2–3 tablespoons lard or vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon paprika (extra for sprinkling)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 smoked sausage (optional, but adds amazing flavor!)

For Serving:

  • Sour cream (lots of it!)