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Take off cabbage leaves carefully, try not to tear or break.
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Boil the leaves for a few minutes until they become soft enough to roll up without splitting.
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Put the mince beef into a bowl, add an egg and mix very well until the texture gets sticky.
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Then add finely chopped onion and carrot.
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Season the mince with salt, pepper and nutmeg and then divide into 8 equal golf ball sized pieces.
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Put each mince ball into a cabbage leaf and roll it up tightly but without squashing!
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Do the same for 7 more.
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Make sure to roll tightly enough to avoid the mixture coming out during boiling.
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Use an appropriate sized pot just large enough to hold all the rolls tightly without gaps, otherwise the rolls might unroll.
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Fill any gaps with chopped potatoes or carrots - which can used for a side-dish.
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Add water just enough to cover the cabbage rolls, try not to put too much in, though.
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Put in a soup stock and then simmer for about 15 to 20 min on medium heat.
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As an option you can add a can of tomatoes, and then boil for another 10 min.
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Taste the sauce and season with salt, pepper and some herbs if required.
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Note: another option is to add tofu, about 30 g will do, to give a softer taste, and, of course, is good for you!
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