Töltött Káposzta (Hungarian Stuffed Cabbage)
Cabbage rolls filled with spiced pork and rice, simmered on sauerkraut until meltingly soft.
- Time2 hr
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £1.40 a head
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 out the core of the cabbage and simmer the whole head in boiling water for 10 minutes. Peel off 12 soft leaves and trim the thick stalks.
10 min - 2
Mix the mince, raw rice, onion, egg, 1 tbsp of the paprika, salt and pepper in a bowl.
- 3
Put a spoonful of filling on each leaf, fold in the sides and roll up tightly.
- 4
Heat the oil in a wide casserole, stir in the remaining paprika, then add the passata and water.
- 5
Spread half the sauerkraut over the base, then add the rolls and sausage. Cover with the remaining sauerkraut.
- 6
Cover and simmer very gently for 1 hour 15 minutes until the rice and pork are cooked through.
75 min - 7
Serve hot with a spoonful of soured cream on each portion.
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