Swedish Cabbage Rolls (Kaldolmar) Recipe

Name: Swedish Cabbage Rolls (Kaldolmar)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 medium white cabbage or 1 medium preferably savoy cabbage, as fresh as possible; 6 ounces ground beef; 6 ounces ground pork; nutmeg (optional); 1/2 cup milk (for the meat); 2 eggs; 1 onion; 1/4 cup round-grain rice (e.g Avorio); 1/2 cup milk (for the rice); salt; white pepper; 2 tablespoons sugar or 2 tablespoons light syrup; 3 tablespoons butter; 2 cups beef stock (or sauce)

Servings: persons

1 medium white cabbage or 1 medium preferably savoy cabbage, as fresh as possible
6 ounces ground beef
6 ounces ground pork
nutmeg (optional)
1/2 cup milk (for the meat)
2 eggs
1 onion
1/4 cup round-grain rice (e.g Avorio)
1/2 cup milk (for the rice)
salt
white pepper
2 tablespoons sugar or 2 tablespoons light syrup
3 tablespoons butter
2 cups beef stock (or sauce)

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["Remove the stem from the cabbage and poach the head in boiling salted water for a few minutes.", "Separate the outer leaves and remove any coarse stalks.", "Let cool.", "Rinse the rice and boil soft in the milk for about 20 minutes.", "Let cool.", "Finely chop the onion and sautee in the butter until transparent.", "Let cool.", "Mix meat, eggs, onion, milk, spices and rice.", "Put about two ounces of the mixture on each cabbage leaf and roll to small dolmas (rolls).", "Place them on a greased tray.", "Put the sugar or syrup on top together with a little melted butter.", "Bake in the oven at 175 degrees C/ 350 F for about 30 minutes; add the gravy or sauce, raise the heat a little and bake for another 20-30 minutes.", "Serve the rolls with boiled or mashed potatoes (maybe enriched with cream and butter) and Farmors Gurka (""Grandma'sCucumber""): Thinly sliced cucumber marinated in strong vinegar, sugar, salt and parsley.", "(Personally, I'm not very fond of the sugar/syrup in the recipe, so I use to exclude it, but that's only because I'm against sweet ingredients in main courses in general)."]

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 medium white cabbage or 1 medium preferably savoy cabbage, as fresh as possible, 6 ounces ground beef, 6 ounces ground pork, nutmeg (optional), and more.

Yes, Swedish Cabbage Rolls (Kaldolmar) falls under the Meat & Poultry 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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Swedish Cabbage Rolls (Kaldolmar)

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