Perfect pick! 😍🇭🇺 Töltött Káposzta (Hungarian Stuffed Cabbage Rolls) is one of Hungary’s most famous comfort foods, especially around Christmas, Easter, and big family gatherings. Tender cabbage leaves are stuffed with a savory pork-and-rice filling, simmered slowly in a tangy paprika-tomato sauce with sauerkraut. Rich, hearty, and soul-warming! 🥬🍲✨
🥬🇭🇺 Töltött Káposzta – Hungarian Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
Ingredients (6–8 servings):
For the rolls:
- 1 large head of cabbage (savoy or white)
- 1 ½ lbs (700 g) ground pork (or pork/beef mix)
- 1 cup (200 g) rice (parboiled or half-cooked)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 egg
- 2 tsp Hungarian sweet paprika
- 1 tsp caraway seeds (optional)
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
For the sauce:
- 2 tbsp lard or oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 tbsp flour (optional, for thickening)
- 1–2 tbsp Hungarian paprika
- 2 cups (500 ml) tomato juice or crushed tomatoes
- 3 cups (700 ml) sauerkraut (with some juice)
- 2–3 cups (500–700 ml) broth or water
- Bay leaves (2–3)
For serving:
- Sour cream (tejföl)
- Fresh bread