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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