Pickled Cabbage Rolls with Mushroom and Brown Rice

Name: Pickled Cabbage Rolls with Mushroom and Brown Rice Stuffing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 whole Large Pickled Cabbage, Store Bought; 3 whole Bay Leaves; 1 Tablespoon Sweet Paprika; 1/2 cups Tomato Paste; 1 pound, 1-23 ounces, weight Champignon Mushrooms; 2 whole Carrots; 1 cup Brown Rice, Soaked In Water For 15 Minutes; 1 cup Water, Divided Use; 2 Tablespoons Unrefined Sunflower Oil; 1 whole Big Onion, Diced; 1 bunch Dill Chopped; 1 teaspoon Sea Salt; 1/2 teaspoons Ground Pepper

Servings: persons

1 whole Large Pickled Cabbage, Store Bought
3 whole Bay Leaves
1 Tablespoon Sweet Paprika
1/2 cups Tomato Paste
1 pound, 1-23 ounces, weight Champignon Mushrooms
2 whole Carrots
1 cup Brown Rice, Soaked In Water For 15 Minutes
1 cup Water, Divided Use
2 Tablespoons Unrefined Sunflower Oil
1 whole Big Onion, Diced
1 bunch Dill Chopped
1 teaspoon Sea Salt
1/2 teaspoons Ground Pepper

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Note: The pickled cabbage/cabbage leaves can be bought from the store but unfortunately I cannot tell you where from.
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The pickled cabbage bought from the store usually contains: water, salt (iodine-free), some types of preservatives (for example salicylic acid), pepper berries, dill and sometimes vinegar.
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For the filling: Grind the mushrooms and carrots in your food grinder and then set aside.
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Soak the cup of brown rice in 1/2 cup of water for 15 minutes.
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Heat the oil in a large saucepan, over medium heat.
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Add the onion and saute for 5 minutes.
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Add the mushroom and carrot paste into the saucepan and saute for another 10 minutes.
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Add the rice(dont drain it) along with an additional 1/2 cup of water.
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Stir and let the mixture boil for 10 minutes or until almost all excess liquid is absorbed.
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It doesnt need to be cooked, it just has to absorb all of the excess water.
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Remove from heat and add chopped dill and salt and pepper to taste.
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Let it cool for 10 minutes.
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For the wrappers and assembly: Separate the cabbage leaves (cut out the hard part of each leaf) and make the rolls adding about 1 Tablespoon of filling into each roll.
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Chop the remaining hard parts of the cabbage leaves.
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Place them on the bottom of a large baking pan.
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Put the assembled rolls in the pan on top of the hard cabbage pieces.
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Arrange them around the pan until the pan is full.
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Add the bay leaves and sprinkle paprika on top.
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Cover with some chopped cabbage leaves.
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Add water until all rolls are covered.
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Place in oven at 392F for 1 1/2 hours.
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Check every half an hour and add more water if necessary.
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Half an hour before its ready, add the tomato paste and finish cooking.
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Serve!

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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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 whole Large Pickled Cabbage, Store Bought, 3 whole Bay Leaves, 1 Tablespoon Sweet Paprika, 1/2 cups Tomato Paste, and more.

Yes, Pickled Cabbage Rolls with Mushroom and Brown Rice Stuffing falls under the General 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.

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Pickled Cabbage Rolls with Mushroom and Brown Rice Stuffing

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