Gołąbki Mushroom Flavor (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Filling Ingredients

01 - 1 cup of cooked rice
02 - A pound of ground beef
03 - 1/2 pound of ground pork
04 - An egg
05 - 2 minced garlic cloves
06 - A large onion, chopped finely
07 - Salt and pepper, adjust as needed

→ Cabbage Rolls Ingredients

08 - 8 ounces of sliced fresh mushrooms
09 - 1 mushroom stock cube (or chicken stock substitute)
10 - Salt and pepper for flavor
11 - 1 ounce of dried mushrooms
12 - 1 cabbage head (white or Savoy)
13 - 2 tablespoons of flour
14 - 2 tablespoons of butter
15 - 1 cup of sour cream

# Instructions:

01 - Boil a big pot of water. Cut out the cabbage core, then pop the whole head into the water. Let it soften for 2-3 minutes, then carefully peel off the outer leaves. Set them aside to cool down.
02 - Grab a big mixing bowl. Throw in the ground meat, rice, onion, garlic, and egg. Add salt and pepper, then mix everything until it’s all blended well.
03 - Soak dried mushrooms in hot water for 15 minutes to soften up, then chop them small. In a skillet, heat butter on medium. Add the sliced mushrooms and sauté until golden brown. Stir in the flour and stir for a minute. Gradually pour in water while stirring to smooth it out. Toss in the mushroom stock, chopped dried mushrooms, and sour cream. Add salt and pepper, and simmer until thick.
04 - Spoon about 2 tablespoons of meat mix onto each cabbage leaf. Tuck the sides in, then roll it up tight. Lay each roll seam-side down in a big casserole dish.
05 - Pour the mushroom sauce over the cabbage rolls. Cover the dish with foil and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 90 minutes. Rolls should be soft and fully cooked.
06 - Dish out the hot Gołąbki and drizzle extra mushroom sauce on top. Pair with mashed potatoes or some crusty bread.

# Notes:

01 - For sturdier rolls, wrap the filling in the cabbage leaf twice.
02 - Prepare it a day ahead and keep in the fridge to let the flavors really develop.
03 - If you use raw rice instead of cooked, make sure to add 2 more cups of liquid to the dish. Try using chicken or beef broth. Baking will take an extra 30 minutes.

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