Kåldolmar

Experience the comforting taste of Sweden with Kåldolmar, classic cabbage rolls filled with a savory blend of ground meat and rice, delicately baked until golden brown. Perfect for a cozy dinner, these rolls boast layers of flavor, wrapped in tender cabbage leaves and caramelized to perfection.

Ingredients

🥬 1 head of Savoy cabbage
🥩 500g Ground meat (pork and beef mix) [Brand: Generic]
🍚 200g Cooked rice [Brand: Generic]
🥚 1-2 raw eggs [Brand: Generic]
🧂 1 tsp Salt [Brand: Generic]
🌶️ 1/2 tsp Pepper [Brand: Generic]
🍯 3 tbsp Syrup or honey [Brand: Honey Delight]
💧 Water for blanching cabbage leaves

Instructions

1- Prepare the Cabbage:

• Carefully core the head of Savoy cabbage using a small knife and gently peel off each leaf.

2- Blanch the Cabbage Leaves:

• In a large stainless steel stockpot, bring water to a boil on an induction cooktop.
• Submerge the cabbage leaves in boiling water to blanch until they turn lighter green and are softened.

3- Cool and Dry Leaves:

• Using a stainless steel slotted spoon, transfer the blanched leaves to an ice bath or cool them under running water.
• Dry the blanched leaves thoroughly on a blue and white checkered kitchen towel.

4- Trim the Leaves:

• On a wooden cutting board, trim the thick base vein from each cabbage leaf with a chef's knife for easier rolling.

5- Prepare the Filling:

• In a clear glass mixing bowl, combine ground meat, cooked rice, raw eggs, salt, and pepper.
• Mix thoroughly with a metal fork until all ingredients are well combined.

6- Roll the Kåldolmar:

• Place 2-3 tablespoons of the meat mixture onto the base of each cabbage leaf.
• Fold the sides inward and roll the leaf tightly from base to tip to form a compact roll.

7- Arrange and Bake:

• Place the rolls snugly in a single layer in a rectangular clear glass baking dish.
• Drizzle syrup or honey evenly over the rolls.
• Preheat the electric oven with a convection fan and bake until the rolls are golden brown and tender.

8- Serve:

• Once done, remove from the oven and serve, ideally with a traditional brown sauce and sautéed mushrooms.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Equipment: Wooden cutting board, Chef's knife, Stainless steel stockpot with lid, Induction cooktop, Stainless steel bowl, Stainless steel slotted spoon, Blue and white checkered kitchen towel, Clear glass mixing bowl, Metal fork, Metal serving spoon, Rectangular clear glass baking dish, Electric oven with a convection fan

Cooking Tips:

• Coring Cabbage: Coring helps in easy leaf removal.
• Advance Preparation: Kåldolmar can be prepared days ahead and reheated.
• Smaller Rolls: Consider making smaller rolls for a better flavor profile.

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