Guluptsie Cabbage Rolls – Traditional Eastern European
Guluptsie cabbage rolls are a traditional Eastern European dish.They consist of cabbage leaves filled with rice and meat.Cooked slowly in a rich tomato sauce.Soft, flavorful, and deeply comforting.Popular at family gatherings and holidays.A timeless recipe full of tradition and warmth.
Ingredients
For the Rolls:
- 1 large cabbage (leaves separated)
- 1 cup rice (uncooked)
- 300 g ground beef or pork
- 1 onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 carrot (grated)
- 2 tbsp oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried dill or parsley
For the Sauce:
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- ½ cup broth or water
- 1 tsp sugar
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Prepare cabbage: Boil cabbage until leaves soften and are easy to separate.
- Cook rice: Partially cook rice and drain.
- Make filling: Sauté onion, garlic, and carrot in oil until soft.
- Combine: Mix sautéed vegetables with rice, meat, spices, salt, and pepper.
- Roll: Place filling on cabbage leaves and roll tightly, folding sides inward.
- Prepare sauce: Mix tomato sauce, paste, broth, sugar, and salt.
- Cook: Arrange rolls in a pot, pour sauce over, cover, and simmer for 60–75 minutes.
- Serve: Let rest slightly before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh cabbage for best texture.
- You can mix pork and beef for richer flavor.
- Vegetarian versions are also popular.
- Add fresh dill for authentic taste.
- Rolls freeze well.
- Sauce can be adjusted to preference.
- Cook slowly for best results.
- Serve hot.