🇵🇱 Poland · Food
Gołąbki (Cabbage Rolls)
By eatmundo · August 4, 2026
🇵🇱 PLTender cabbage leaves stuffed with a savory mix of ground pork and rice, simmered in a rich tomato sauce. A quintessential Polish dinner staple.
Ingredients
check them off as you prepareHow to Make It
- 1
Boil a large head of cabbage (800g) in salted water for 8 minutes until leaves are pliable.
- 2
Cook 100g of rice until halfway done and let it cool completely.
- 3
Mix 500g of ground pork with the cooled rice, 1 diced onion, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tsp salt.
- 4
Peel off 8-10 large cabbage leaves and trim the thick central stalk so they are flat.
- 5
Place a spoonful of the meat mixture at the base of each leaf, fold in the sides, and roll tightly.
- 6
Arrange the rolls in a deep baking dish and melt 20g of butter over the top.
- 7
Pour 400ml of tomato puree over the rolls, cover with foil, and bake at 180°C for 60 minutes.
- 8
Serve hot, ensuring each portion has plenty of the tomato sauce drizzled over it.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I soften the cabbage easily?+
Boil the whole head and carefully peel off leaves as they soften, or freeze the head overnight to make leaves pliable.
Can I use turkey instead of pork?+
Yes, turkey is a lighter alternative, but you might need to add a bit of fat as it is leaner.
How can I prevent the rolls from opening?+
Place them in the baking dish with the seam side facing down to ensure they hold together.
Can I make this in advance?+
Absolutely, they actually taste better the next day after the flavors have had time to settle.
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