Holubtsi: The Heart of Ukrainian Cuisine

In this video, we will be taking a look at Ukrainian cuisine, specifically the dish Holubtsi. Holubtsi are stuffed cabbage rolls that are made with a filling of ground meat, rice, and onions. They are typically cooked in a tomato sauce and served with sour cream.

Ingredients

1 head of cabbage
1 pound ground beef
1 cup rice
1 onion, chopped
1 carrot, grated
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (10.75 ounce) can tomato soup
1/2 cup sour cream
Cooking Process

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Remove the core from the cabbage and carefully separate the leaves.
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, rice, onion, carrot, salt, and pepper.

Place about 1/4 cup of the filling mixture in the center of each cabbage leaf.

Roll up the leaves, tucking in the ends.

In a large saucepan, combine the diced tomatoes, tomato soup, and 1 cup of water.

Bring to a simmer and add the cabbage rolls.
Cover and cook for 1 hour, or until the cabbage rolls are tender.
Serve with sour cream.

Conclusion

Holubtsi are a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. They are also relatively easy to make, and can be made ahead of time and frozen. If you are looking for a new and exciting dish to try, I highly recommend Holubtsi.

Additional Information

Holubtsi are a traditional Ukrainian dish that has been enjoyed for centuries.

The word "Holubtsi" comes from the Ukrainian word "holub," which means "pigeon." This is because the cabbage rolls are said to resemble pigeons in flight.

Holubtsi can be made with a variety of different fillings, including ground pork, ground chicken, or even vegetarian options such as lentils or beans.
They are typically served with sour cream, but can also be enjoyed with other toppings such as ketchup, mayonnaise, or grated Parmesan cheese.

00:00:00 "Introduction to Ukrainian Cuisine"
00:00:54 "Ingredients for Holubtsi"
00:01:54 "Cooking Process for Holubtsi"
00:03:17 "Serving Holubtsi"

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