Balandėliai (Lithuania)
- 8 large kale leaves
- 0,55 lbss of minced meat (pork or beef)
- 1/2 cup cooked rice
- 2 raw eggs
- 2 cloves of garlic, chopped
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped small
- 2 tablespoons tomato juice (or freshly squeezed tomatoes)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Sour cream (for serving)
Boil water in a large pot and add salt. Boil the cabbage leaves for 2-3 minutes, then rinse with cold water and squeeze out excess water.
Mix ground meat, cooked rice, raw eggs, chopped garlic, onion and pepper in a large bowl. Flavour with salt and blackpepper.
Place an equal amount of stuffing mixture on each cabbage leaf. Wrap the leaves in a roll shape, fold the edges inward to keep the filling inside.
Place the stuffed vegetables in a large pot or casserole. Pour tomato juice over it and cover the stuffed vegetables.
Boil the stuffed grapes. Then cook over low heat for about 30-40 minutes or until the cabbage rolls become soft.
When serving, add a spoonful of sour cream to each wrap.
This traditional Lithuanian recipe is perfect for a warm dinner with family and friends.
ENJOY YOUR MEAL