Cabbage Rolls Kldolmar
Delight in the comforting flavors of traditional Swedish cuisine with these cabbage rolls, or "Kåldolmar." Tender green cabbage leaves are wrapped around a hearty filling of seasoned ground beef, pork, and fluffy white rice, subtly spiced with allspice for a warm, aromatic touch. Each roll is lovingly browned in butter to enhance its flavor before being baked in a luscious creamy sauce enriched with beef stock and a splash of soy sauce for depth. Perfect for cozy family dinners, this dish pairs beautifully with boiled or mashed potatoes for a complete and satisfying meal. With its blend of wholesome ingredients, straightforward technique, and rich taste, Cabbage Rolls Kåldolmar are a timeless Nordic classic that’s sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Green cabbage
- 300 grams Ground beef
- 200 grams Ground pork
- 120 grams Cooked white rice
- 1 medium Yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 1 large Egg
- 100 milliliters Milk
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground allspice
- 1 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground black pepper
- 250 milliliters Beef stock
- 100 milliliters Heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon All-purpose flour
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Carefully peel off 10 to 12 large cabbage leaves from the head and blanch them in the boiling water for 2-3 minutes until softened. Transfer to a plate to cool slightly.
In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat and sauté the chopped onion until soft and translucent. Let it cool slightly.
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, cooked rice, sautéed onion, egg, milk, allspice, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well incorporated.
Lay out a cabbage leaf on a flat surface. Place 2-3 tablespoons of the filling in the center of the leaf. Fold in the sides and roll up tightly, forming a small parcel. Repeat with the remaining leaves and filling.
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
Heat the remaining butter in a large oven-proof skillet over medium heat. Brown the cabbage rolls seam-side down for 2-3 minutes, then flip and brown the other sides. Remove them from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, sprinkle the flour into the butter and whisk for 1 minute. Slowly add the beef stock, whisking constantly to remove lumps. Stir in the cream and soy sauce, and bring the mixture to a simmer.
Return the cabbage rolls to the skillet, seam-side down. Spoon some of the sauce over them and transfer the skillet to the oven.
Bake for 35-40 minutes, basting the rolls with the sauce halfway through cooking.
Serve the cabbage rolls hot with the creamy sauce spooned over the top. Pair with boiled or mashed potatoes if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
601 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 42.0 g | 54% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.1 g | 95% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 176 mg | 59% | |
| Sodium | 1040 mg | 45% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 26.7 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.5 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.8 g | ||
| Protein | 28.9 g | 58% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 173 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 3.8 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 849 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
