Golumpki Polish Stuffed Cabbage Rolls (Printable Recipe)
# What You'll Need:
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4 large cabbage leaves
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4 oz ground pork
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1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
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½ small onion, chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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⅓ cup cooked rice
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1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
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½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
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1 egg
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½ cup tomato pureé
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Brown sugar or white sugar to taste (optional)
# Step-by-Step Guide:
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Boil the cabbage leaves in a large pan for 2 minutes, drain, and set aside.
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In a separate medium skillet, add olive oil, onion, garlic and cook until soft for 2 minutes.
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Add the ground pork and cook, stirring, until the meat is fully cooked.
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Stir in the rice, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, and egg and mix well.
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Cut the thick vein from the bottom of each cabbage leaf to create a v-shaped cut.
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Spoon ⅓ cup of the pork mixture onto each cabbage leaf, fold in the sides, and roll up to fully enclose the filling.
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Place the rolls seam-side down in a greased baking dish.
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Pour tomato puree over the rolls and sprinkle with brown sugar (optional).
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Cover the baking dish with foil and bake at 350°F for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
# Additional Info:
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The rice should be slightly undercooked to finish cooking inside the cabbage rolls. It's also important to rinse the cooked rice with cold water to stop it from continuing to cook and becoming mushy.
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Arrange the prepared rolls tightly in the baking dish, so they don't unravel during cooking.
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Choose a fresh head of cabbage with large leaves that are pliable and easy to work with. Blanching the leaves in boiling water for a few minutes will make them easier to roll.
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Mix the filling ingredients thoroughly to ensure that the flavors blend nicely.