Hungarian Stuffed Cabbage Rolls (Töltött Káposzta)

Hungarian Stuffed Cabbage Rolls (Töltött Káposzta) – Recipe Only

Ingredients:

• 1 large sour cabbage or pickled cabbage leaves
• 600 g ground pork or pork & beef mix
• 1/2 cup rice, rinsed
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp sweet Hungarian paprika
• 200 g smoked bacon or sausage, chopped (optional)

Sauce:

• 2 tbsp oil or lard
• 1 tbsp flour
• 1 tbsp sweet Hungarian paprika
• 2 cups sauerkraut, chopped
• 3 cups water or broth
• 1 bay leaf

Instructions:

1. Mix ground meat, rice, onion, garlic, egg, salt, pepper, and paprika.
2. Place filling on cabbage leaves, roll tightly, tuck in sides.
3. Line pot with sauerkraut and bacon/sausage if using.
4. Arrange cabbage rolls on top, add bay leaf.
5. Heat oil, stir in flour and paprika; add water/broth to make sauce.
6. Pour sauce over rolls until just covered.
7. Simmer gently, covered, 1.5–2 hours.
8. Serve hot (traditionally with sour cream).