Name: Ukrainian Cabbage Rolls with Potatoes
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Ukrainian
Ingredients: 12 large cabbage leaves; 1 cup cooked rice; 1 cup mashed potatoes; 1 lb ground beef or pork; 1 onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/2 tsp paprika; 1/2 cup tomato sauce

A traditional Ukrainian dish of cabbage rolls filled with a mixture of rice, potatoes, and ground meat.

Method

Blanch the cabbage leaves in boiling water for 2-3 minutes, then drain and set aside.
In a bowl, mix cooked rice, mashed potatoes, ground meat, chopped onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and paprika.
Lay a cabbage leaf on a flat surface, place a spoonful of the mixture in the center, and roll it up tightly.
Place the rolled cabbage leaves in a pot, add tomato sauce, and cover with water.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1-1.5 hours until the cabbage is tender.
Serve warm.
Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.