Ukrainian golubtsi - How to Cook Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

Hi there! Today we will cook Golubtsi according to my mom's recipe.
These stuffed cabbage rolls are the best I've tried! It is made with simple, inexpensive ingredients and is super delicious. My family loves these with sour cream.Show more

RECIPE BELOW

INGREDIENTS:
Minced meat 400 grams ( I use chicken )
1 cabbage
2 carrots
2 onions
2 cups bulgur
1-2 cloves of garlic
1 cup tomato paste
2-3 tbsp sour cream for serving

Directions:
1) Finely chop carrots and onion, fry till soft. Boil bulgur until half-cooked and cool it.
2) Mix ground meat with a small part of carrots and onions, add bulgur, salt, greens,, pepper and garlic. Mix the filling thoroughly.
3) It is better to boil whole cabbage. Use a knife to cut out the core of the cabbage. Boil it in a big pot for 5-10 minutes. Pull off the leaves as they begin to soften. Before filling golubtsi cut off the hard part of each leaf and then add the stuffing and roll them into little envelopes.
4) Use the rest of the carrot onion mass to make a sauce. Add tomato paste with salt and pepper(you also can put sour cream) Then put golubtsi in a deep pot, pour the sauce in. Add water if the sauce does not cover the cabbage rolls. Cook covered for 45-50 minutes/180degrees.
5) Serve golubtsi with sour cream and dill or pour over the stuffed cabbage with a lot of broth.