Golubtsy v Tomatno-Smetannom Souse (Russian Cabbage Rolls in Tomato-Sour Cream Gravy) – Authentic Russia Recipe

Ingredients for Golubtsy v Tomatno-Smetannom Souse (Russian Cabbage Rolls in Tomato-Sour Cream Gravy) (4 Servings)

• 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) tender cabbage leaves stuffed with beef/pork and rice, prepped into bite-sized pieces
• 1.5 cups roasted carrots and onions, washed and trimmed
• 1 cup rosy tomato-sour cream sauce
• 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with fresh dill
• 1.5 tbsp traditional Russia seasoning (bay leaf, garlic, cracked black pepper)
• 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs

Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions

1. Finely chop or mash tender cabbage leaves stuffed with beef/pork and rice and mix in a bowl with fresh dill, bay leaf, garlic, cracked black pepper, and a pinch of salt to form a savory filling.
2. Portion or fold the seasoned mixture with roasted carrots and onions into neat traditional parcels, dumplings, or patties.
3. Heat a heavy skillet with oil over medium heat or bring a steamer/broth pot to a gentle simmer.
4. Cook the parcels for 12–15 minutes until tender and cooked through (crisping the bottoms in the skillet if desired).
5. Spoon rosy tomato-sour cream sauce generously over the top and serve warm.