Barley-Stuffed Cabbage Recipe

Name: Barley-Stuffed Cabbage
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 1 cup pearl barley; 1 head green cabbage; 1 large onion, minced; 3 tablespoons butter; 1/2 cup mushroom, diced; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; salt and pepper, to taste; paprika, to taste; 1/3 cup parsley, fresh, chopped; 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth; 2 tablespoons flour; 1 cup sour cream, at room temperature; 2 tablespoons dill, fresh, chopped

Servings: persons

1 cup pearl barley
1 head green cabbage
1 large onion, minced
3 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup mushroom, diced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
salt and pepper, to taste
paprika, to taste
1/3 cup parsley, fresh, chopped
1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup sour cream, at room temperature
2 tablespoons dill, fresh, chopped

1
Cook barley according to package directions.
2
Pull off and discard any wilted or coarse outer cabbage leaves.
3
Cut out core to a depth of about 3 inches.
4
Parboil cabbage in a large kettle of salted boiling water for about 15 mins, or until leaves are soft enough to be pliable.
5
Carefully cut out the tough part of the rib from each leaf.
6
Saute onion in shortening until soft. Add mushrooms and lemon juice; saute 3 minutes
7
Season with paprika, salt and pepper. Add cooked barley and parsley and mix well.
8
Spoon 1 or more large spoonfuls of stuffing onto each leaf, the exact amount depending on the leaf's size.
9
Roll up and fold in edges to securely enclose stuffing. Secure with toothpicks or tie with string.
10
Place in a kettle. Cover with bouillon and cook slowly, covered, about 1 1/2 hours, or until leaves are tender.
11
Remove stuffed leaves and keep warm. Stir flour into drippings and cook, stirring, until smooth.
12
Add sour cream and dill and heat through. Pour sauce over stuffed leaves.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup pearl barley, 1 head green cabbage, 1 large onion, minced, 3 tablespoons butter, and more.

Yes, Barley-Stuffed Cabbage falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Barley-Stuffed Cabbage

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