Finnish Cabbage Rolls (Kaalikääryleet)
Cabbage leaves wrapped round beef and rice, baked in a sweet syrupy glaze. Serve with mash and lingonberry jam.
- Time1 hr 45
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £1.73 a head
- Oven180°C (160°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Cut the core from the cabbage. Boil the whole head in salted water for 8 minutes, then peel off 12 soft leaves. Shave down any thick stems.
8 min - 2
Mix the mince, rice, onion, milk, egg, salt and allspice well. Rest for 10 minutes.
10 min - 3
Heat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan). Put a big spoonful of filling on each leaf, fold in the sides and roll up tightly.
- 4
Pack the rolls seam side down in a baking dish. Dot with butter and drizzle with treacle. Pour in the stock.
- 5
Bake for 1 hour, basting twice, until glossy and dark brown.
60 min - 6
Serve with mash, the juices and lingonberry jam.
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