Cabbage rolls are a classic comfort dish that simply always tastes good. With the Thermomix and the Varoma, they are particularly tender and juicy - without any great effort. The filling of minced meat, onions and spices is perfectly steamed in tender cabbage leaves, accompanied by potatoes and a creamy sauce. An all-round delicious and nutritious dish that will delight the whole family. Let's get straight to it!
Stuffing:
- 120 g onions, halved
- 500 g minced meat
- 2 eggs
- 100 g breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tbsp dried parsley
- 1/2 tsp sweet paprika
- A little pepper
Cabbage:
- 10 cabbage leaves
- 1 liter of boiling water
- kitchen string
Garnish:
- 750 g potatoes
Sauce:
- 75 g water
- 1 tbsp tomato puree
- 50 g cream
- 50 g milk
- 2 tbsp flour
- salt & pepper
And this is how it works
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Prepare the filling: Chop the onion & garlic, e.g. using the miximizer. Start the food processor: Chop for 3 seconds / speed 5 |
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Add the minced meat, eggs, breadcrumbs and spices. Start the food processor: Mix for 20 seconds / speed 4 |
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Prepare the cabbageCut out the stalk at the bottom of each cabbage leaf in a wedge shape. Bring a large pan of water to the boil, remove from the heat and leave the cabbage leaves to soak in the hot water for 5 minutes. |
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Shape the rouladesDivide the mince mixture into 10 portions and shape into long meatballs. Wrap a cabbage leaf around each dumpling and secure with kitchen string.
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Place the roulades in the Varoma (five roulades in the Varoma container, five in the tray).
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Prepare side dishPeel the potatoes, cut into bite-sized cubes and place in the steamer basket. Tip: The WunderPeeler peels the potatoes quickly and effortlessly for you. |
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CookingAdd 500 g of water and 1 teaspoon of vegetable stock to the mixing bowl. Insert the cooking basket and place the Varoma closed on the mixing bowl lid.
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Keep food warmAfter cooking, place the Varoma and cooking basket on flat plates.
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Preparing the sauceAdd water, tomato purée, cream, milk, flour, salt and pepper to the cooking liquid. Start the food processor: Heat for 3 minutes / 100°C / speed 3. |
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Season to taste and serve with the cabbage rolls and potatoes. |
The insider tip for steaming in the Varoma: WunderSteam V2
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The WunderSteam V2 is the perfect addition to your steam cooking in the Varoma! This innovative steam chimney ensures even steam circulation, especially when preparing cabbage rolls. Thanks to the optimized heat distribution, the roulades cook faster and more evenly so that they remain tender and juicy. The WunderSteam V2 enables better use of the Varoma by efficiently distributing the moisture, making steam cooking even more effective. If you want to prepare perfect roulades, the WunderSteam V2 is an absolute must-have for your Thermomix! |
