Russian Cabbage Rolls Golubtsi Recipes

Steps:

• Make 4 large slits around the core of the cabbage. Submerge cabbage stem side down in boiling water. Cook on medium heat until cabbage is bendable. Remove. cut large leaves in half, set aside. Combine all ingredients; mix well (Exclude the mustard and horseradish sauces if spice isn't your way of life). Place 1 tablespoon mixture in each leaf and roll up, set into a 12x7x2 inch baking pan or large casserole dish.
• Combine soup and water in pan, bring to a boil.
• Add remaining ingredients, cook over medium heat until slightly thickened.
• Pour sauce over rolls.
• Bake in a 375 oven for 1 hour or until light to medium brown and gravy has thickened.
• Cool slightly and serve with a tossed salad and dinner rolls.
• *Fresh ginger may be used to substitute for the powder

Steps:

• Soak the prunes and raisins in lukewarm water for 30 minutes.
• Separate the cabbage leaves, blanch in a little warm water, drain and leave to cool.
• Mix the ground meats with the rice, salt, and pepper.
• Place 4 tbsp of the mixture on each cabbage leaf, roll up and tie with kitchen string. Fry each cabbage roll on all sides in the butter. Place the rolls in a flameproof dish. Remove string.
• Beat 1 cup of the sour cream with the flour, and add with the raisins and prunes to the pan juices, boil briefly, and pour over the rolls.
• Cover and simmer for 35 minutes.
• Mix remaining sour cream and dill. Serve with cabbage rolls.