Of course! 🍽️ Hungarian Cabbage Rolls — known as Töltött Káposzta — are one of Hungary’s most traditional, hearty dishes. These tender cabbage leaves are filled with a savory mix of pork and rice, simmered in a rich, lightly sour tomato sauce often flavored with sauerkraut. They’re perfect for feeding a crowd and even better the next day!
Here’s a traditional recipe you can make at home:
🇭🇺✨ Hungarian Stuffed Cabbage Rolls (Töltött Káposzta)
✅ Ingredients:
- 1 large head green cabbage
- 1 ½ lbs (700 g) ground pork (or a mix of pork and beef)
- ¾ cup (140 g) uncooked rice
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 eggs
- 1 ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tsp sweet Hungarian paprika
- 2 cups sauerkraut (optional, but traditional and adds great flavor)
- 3–4 cups tomato juice or tomato purée (for the cooking sauce)
- 2 tbsp lard or vegetable oil
- Optional: smoked sausage or smoked ribs for extra flavor