Carrot Stuffed Cabbage Leaves

1. 1

   Remove cabbage core, plunge cabbage in pot of boiling water, bring to full boil, and then remove from heat.

2. 2

   Allow cabbage to stay in covered pot about 20 minutes, drain, and allow cabbage to cool.

3. 3

   Peel off 16 large elaves, trim coarse center ribs and set aside.

4. 4

   Saute onions and garlic in oil until clear but not brown.

5. 5

   Pour into deep bowl and add grated carrots, potatoes, raisins and seasonings and combine well.

6. 6

   Spoon mixture into center of each leaf, fold leaf edges over stuffing (envelope style), roll into cigar-shapes fastened with wooden toothpicks (plastic ones will melt).

7. 7

   Arrange in two layers at bottom of deep, flame-proof dish.

8. 8

   Pour juice over stuffed leaves, cover, and simmer for half an hour, add more liquid if needed.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.