Traditional Hungarian stuffed cabbage (töltött káposzta)🇭🇺

Here’s a traditional Hungarian stuffed cabbage recipe (Töltött Káposzta) 🇭🇺—a beloved comfort food especially enjoyed during holidays and family gatherings. It’s hearty, flavorful, and best made in big batches!

🇭🇺 Traditional Hungarian Stuffed Cabbage (Töltött Káposzta)

📝 Ingredients:

For the cabbage rolls:

• 1 large head of pickled cabbage (or fresh green cabbage, blanched)
• 500 g (1 lb) ground pork (or a mix of pork and beef)
• 100 g (½ cup) uncooked rice
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp sweet Hungarian paprika
• Salt and black pepper to taste

For the sauce & layering:

• 500 g (about 1 lb) sauerkraut (rinsed and drained if too sour)
• 1 smoked sausage (e.g., Hungarian kolbász), sliced (optional but traditional)
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tbsp lard or oil
• 1 tbsp sweet paprika
• 1 tbsp flour (for optional roux)
• 500 ml (2 cups) water or light broth
• Optional: sour cream for serving

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