Cabbage Rolls with Avgolemono (Egg-Lemon Sauce)

Cabbage Rolls with Avgolemono (Egg-Lemon Sauce) - Photo By Thanasis Bounas
Cabbage Rolls with Avgolemono (Egg-Lemon Sauce) - Photo By Thanasis Bounas

Ingredients:

  • 1 cabbage
  • 500g ground beef
  • 100g rice
  • 1 bunch parsley, finely chopped
  • 2 eggs
  • 2-3 lemons
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Olive oil

Instructions for the Cabbage:

  1. Using a knife, cut the cabbage core in a triangular shape, removing it to create a hollow that allows the leaves to soften.
  2. Place the cabbage in a pot with the hollow side facing down, add enough water to cover the cabbage, and bring it to a boil.
  3. Once boiling, cook for 5 minutes, turn off the heat, cover, and let it sit for about 30 minutes.
  4. Transfer the cabbage to a tray to cool, then carefully peel off each leaf.
  5. Cut off the thick center part of each leaf and split each in half. Repeat with all the leaves.

Instructions for the Meat Filling:

  1. In a bowl, combine the ground beef, rice, parsley, salt, pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil. Knead everything together and let it rest for 30 minutes.
  2. Place a tablespoon of meat filling on each cabbage leaf and roll it up.
  3. In a pot, heat a little olive oil, and if desired, line the bottom with a few extra cabbage leaves. Arrange the cabbage rolls in layers in the pot, making 2-3 layers if necessary.
  4. Once all rolls are in, place a deep plate on top to weigh them down, add water to cover, season with salt, and simmer on low heat for 45-50 minutes.

For the Avgolemono (Egg-Lemon Sauce):

  1. Whisk the egg whites until they turn white and frothy. Then add the yolks and beat them in.
  2. Gradually add the lemon juice, stirring constantly.
  3. Slowly pour in a bit of broth from the pot with the cabbage rolls, stirring to temper the mixture.
  4. Pour the egg-lemon mixture over the cabbage rolls in the pot, then gently swirl the pot in a circular motion to evenly distribute the sauce.

Enjoy these warm cabbage rolls with a creamy avgolemono finish!

Cabbage Rolls with Avgolemono (Egg-Lemon Sauce) - Photo By Thanasis Bounas
Cabbage Rolls with Avgolemono (Egg-Lemon Sauce) – Photo By Thanasis Bounas




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