๐ฒ Traditional Hungarian "Gefilte Kroit" (Stuffed Cabbage)
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๐ฒ Traditional Hungarian โGefilte Kroitโ (Stuffed Cabbage) ๐ Ingredients: The Meat Filling: โข 1 kg Ground Beef โข ยพ cup White Rice (Uncooked) โข 1 large Onion (Grated or finely chopped) โข 1 Egg โข 2 tsp Salt ๐ง โข 1 tsp Black Pepper โข 1 tsp Garlic Powder The Sweet & Sour Sauce: โข 600 mL Tomato Paste (Concentrate) โข 4 cups Water ๐ง โข 1/3 cup White Sugar (or brown sugar) โข ยผ cup Fresh Lemon Juice โข 2 tsp Salt ๐ง The Cabbage: โข 1 Large Green Cabbage (Pro tip: Freeze it 2 days before, then thaw to skip the boiling!) ๐ฉโ๐ณ Method: 1๏ธโฃ Prep the Cabbage: Peel the softened leaves carefully so they donโt tear. 2๏ธโฃ The Filling: Mix the beef, rice, onion, egg, and spices. Gently roll about 2 tbsp of meat into each cabbage leaf. Seal it as shown in the video. 3๏ธโฃ The Sauce: Whisk the tomato paste, water, sugar, salt, and lemon until smooth. It should be a perfect sweet-and-tangy balance! 4๏ธโฃ Pack the rolls in seam-side down. Pour the sauce over the top. 5๏ธโฃ The Slow Cook: Simmer on very low heat for 3 - 12 hours. โ ๏ธ Chefโs Note: Keep an eye on the pot! If you see the sauce getting too thick while cooking, add a little bit of water gradually to keep the rolls moist and help the rice cook through.# #StuffedCabbage #GefilteKroit #HungarianFood #JewishCuisine