Stuffed Cabbage Leaves

1. 1

   Remove the leaves from the stalk of the cabbage, then pare down the ribs so that the leaves are fairly flat.

2. 2

   Put the leaves into boiling salted water and cook until half done.

3. 3

   Lay two or three large leaves together, spread with stuffing and roll up. Tie them with thread (previously boiled) or secure with skewers. Heat the fat or the diced bacon; put in the cabbage rolls and brown slightly on all sides.

4. 4

   Add water as required and a little gravy, if available.

5. 5

   Thicken the cooking liquid with cornstarch powder, blended with the water; season to taste and poured over the cabbage rolls.

6. 6

   Cooking time: about 45 minutes.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.