Finnish Kaalikaaryleet Recipe
I discovered the Finnish Kaalikaaryleet Recipe on a recent trip, and I'm so excited to share it with you! This yummy dish has a unique taste and is very easy to make.
Equipment
- Large pot for boiling water
- Mixing bowl
- Baking dish
- Aluminum foil
Ingredients
- 8 large cabbage leaves
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper
- 1/4 tsp. allspice
- 1 egg
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Blanch the cabbage leaves in boiling water for about 3-4 minutes or until they are soft and pliable. Remove and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, cooked rice, chopped onion, salt, black pepper, allspice, and egg. Mix well.
- Place a spoonful of the beef mixture on each cabbage leaf and roll up tightly, tucking in the sides to form a neat package.
- Arrange the cabbage rolls in a large baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the beef broth, tomato paste, brown sugar, red wine vinegar, and water until well combined.
- Pour the mixture over the cabbage rolls, making sure they are fully covered.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour and 30 minutes or until the cabbage rolls are fully cooked and the sauce has thickened.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.