Kaalikääryleet (Finnish Baked Cabbage Rolls with Syrup Glaze & Lingonberries) – Authentic Finland Recipe
Baked in the oven with a touch of dark syrup until the cabbage leaves caramelize deeply at the edges.
- Country of Origin
- 🇫🇮 Finland (Northern Europe, Europe)
- Dietary Profile
- omnivore
- Prep Time
- 20 min
- Cook Time
- 30 min
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Signature Staples
- Tender cabbage leaves stuffed with spiced beef and barley/rice, Roasted potatoes, Tart cranberry/lingonberry relish, Marjoram, White pepper
Ingredients for Kaalikääryleet (Finnish Baked Cabbage Rolls with Syrup Glaze & Lingonberries) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) tender cabbage leaves stuffed with spiced beef and barley/rice, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups roasted potatoes, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup tart cranberry/lingonberry relish
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with marjoram
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Finland seasoning (white pepper, dark syrup/molasses drizzle, butter)
- 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Preheat oven to 390°F (200°C) and lightly oil an ovenproof skillet or baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onion, garlic, marjoram, and white pepper, dark syrup/molasses drizzle, butter for 3 minutes until fragrant.
- Combine tender cabbage leaves stuffed with spiced beef and barley/rice and roasted potatoes with the sautéed aromatics and layer evenly into the baking dish.
- Top with tart cranberry/lingonberry relish and bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until bubbling and golden brown on top.
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving warm at the table.