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How to Make Norwegian Cabbage Rolls - A Step-by-Step Guide

Norwegian cabbage rolls, also known as kåldolmar, are a traditional dish that has been passed down through generations. These savory and comforting rolls are a staple in Norwegian cuisine and are often enjoyed during special occasions and holiday feasts. The combination of seasoned ground meat, rice, and cabbage, all simmered in a rich and flavorful sauce, makes for a truly satisfying meal that is sure to please the whole family.

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 1 pound 80% lean ground beef
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • ½ cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh Italian parsley
  • 2 teaspoons potato starch
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon whole caraway seeds
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
  • 2 large heads cabbage, cored

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a baking pan.
  • Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat; stir in onion. Cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Transfer onion to a large mixing bowl and add beef, cooked rice, cream, egg, parsley, potato starch, 2 teaspoons salt, pepper, caraway seeds, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves. Mix to combine in an even consistency and refrigerate filling until needed.
  • Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Place 1 head of cabbage in the boiling water and parboil until bright green and leaves are softened, about 2 minutes. Carefully remove cabbage with tongs or a large fork. Repeat with remaining head of cabbage. Allow to cool, about 10 minutes.
  • Remove outer leaves from the cooled cabbage. Lay 1 leaf flat on a work surface and cut out the stem. Spoon a generous 2 tablespoons of filling into the center of the leaf. Fold the corners at the stem end diagonally over the filling, fold the sides over, and roll up like a tiny burrito. Place in the prepared baking pan. Repeat to make remaining cabbage rolls until filling is used up.
  • Add water to the baking pan until it is halfway up the sides of the cabbage rolls.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until beef is cooked through and no longer pink, about 40 minutes.

    • Nutrition

    316 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 84mg
    • Sodium: 678mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 27g
    • Dietary Fiber: 8g
    • Total Sugars: 11g
    • Protein: 16g
    • Vitamin C: 116mg
    • Calcium: 153mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 691mg

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