STUFFED CABBAGE LEAVES 
1 med. cabbage
1 1/2 c. hamburg (lamb or beef)
1 c. rice
1 c. lemon juice
2 1/2 c. water
1 1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
8 cloves of garlic
1 tsp. dried mint

Separate leaves from head of cabbage. Cut out rib and stems. Cut leaves into 2 or 3 pieces. Boil in salted water for 5 minutes, until pliable. Prepare the stuffing of meat, rice, salt, and pepper. Mix well.

Place stuffing on edge of cut piece of cabbage and roll into cigar shape. (Sides of cabbage may be folded in to keep stuffing intact.) Press each cigar firmly.

Place on rack in pot--one layer place horizontally and then perpendicularly. Add garlic between each layer. Add salted water to cover the leaves and cook 20-30 minutes. When cabbage has come to a boil, pour in lemon juice.

 

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