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Cabbage-Wrapped Pork and Rice Rolls with Fermented Dough and Broth Simmer

Cabbage rolls filled with a mixture of pork and rice, wrapped in a fermented dough and simmered in a tangy tomato sauce.

1440 minutes6 servings
Cabbage-Wrapped Pork and Rice Rolls with Fermented Dough and Broth Simmer
Photo: Korinna · CC0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Shred the cabbage and set aside.
  2. In a bowl, mix ground pork, cooked rice, onion, garlic, tomato paste, caraway seeds, salt, and pepper.
  3. Prepare the fermented dough by combining active sourdough starter, salt, and flour until a smooth dough forms. Let it ferment for 24 hours at room temperature.
  4. After fermentation, divide the dough into small portions and roll each into a thin circle.
  5. Lay a cabbage leaf flat, place a spoonful of the pork and rice mixture in the center, wrap it in the dough, and secure with a toothpick.
  6. In a large pot, arrange the wrapped cabbage in a single layer, add water or broth, and bring to a boil.
  7. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours until the cabbage is tender.
  8. Serve warm, optionally with sour cream or mashed potatoes.
  9. Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.

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