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Cabbage Roll / Stuffed Cabbage with Turkey

Last Updated on December 28, 2022

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Cabbage leaves stuffed with meat and rice.
At this time of Thanksgiving I would really love to say thank you to all my dear readers and blog friends for all your encouragement and support.

If you like cabbage then this is a must try dish.Once the leaves are blanched it is really surprising how well it rolls up and holds the stuffing inside.

Stuffed Cabbage is a popular dish in many parts of the world.Check here to know more about the variations in the stuffing.

Hope you guys in this part of the world are ready for the Thanksgiving celebration.Here is a recipe to finish up the left over turkey  by giving it a nice make over πŸ™‚
The same method can be used for leftover boneless chicken /beef / pork.

Ingredients: yields 7-8 rolls
Boneless Turkey (cooked) - 2 cups shredded (pulse in the food processor if u want)
White onion- 1 roughly chopped
Garlic- 3-4 flakes (minced)
Ginger- a small piece(minced)
Green chili - 1 seeds removed (optional)
Tomato- 1
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh Parsley leaves - a few, chopped
Cooked long grain rice - 3-4 tbsp ( wild rice / corn / brown rice / Quinoa / Couscous)
Cabbage leaves- 8 large (without blemishes or tears)

Method:

  • Heat 2 tsp cooking oil and add ginger garlic and green chili when the color begins to change slightly add onion and saute until transparent then add the chopped tomato and continue sauting until slightly mashed now add the shredded meat put on a slow flame until the whole thing becomes dry.Now add the cooked rice saute for two minutes until everything mixes well .Sprinkle chopped parsley.
  • In the mean time separate the large cabbage leaves.Cut off a small portion off the stem as seen in steps pic 7 without cutting the inside of it.If there are tougher stems to the side lightly cut off that too.
  • Heat water in a large pot filled to more than half ,bring it to a boil add a tsp of salt.Hold the cabbage leaves with tongs and completely immerse the leaf in the boiling water.When it begins to limp remove and keep aside, do this for all leaves.
  •  Into each prepared leaf put 2-3 tsp of rice and meat mixture by keeping the stem part facing you..Roll by folding sides first then stem towards the tip of the leaf as seen in pic 10,11 and 12 .Keep the seam side down.
  • It is ready to eat as it is because everything is cooked .U may bake it by sprinkling some cheese on top.Bake until cheese melts.
  • Serve it with leftover gravy / Tomato sauce / sour cream.

Hope you liked it.
Meena

Here are more ideas on how to use the Thanksgiving leftovers.

Jeanette's Healthy Living: Layered Thanksgiving Leftovers Casserole {30+ Healthy Leftover Turkey Recipes}
Napa Farmhouse 1885: Smashed Potato Tacos with Guacamole & Pico di Gallo
Red or Green: Spiced Winter Squash Muffins 
Virtually Homemade: Mashed Potato Pancakes with Homemade Applesauce
Feed Me Phoebe: Turkey Noodle Soup with Ginger and Cilantro
Weelicious: Turkey Shepherd's Pot Pie
Elephants and the Coconut Trees: Cabbage Roll Stuffed Cabbage with Turkey
Domesticate Me: Mashed Potato Pancakes with Goat Cheese and Chives
The Sensitive Epicure: Cranberry Almond Pancakes with Maple Bourbon Cranberry Syrup (Gluten-Free)
Dishin & Dishes: Turkey Quesadillas with Spicy Cranberry Cream 
FN Dish: 10 Ways to Reinvent Thanksgiving Leftovers

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Comments

  1. Meena Kumar

    November 27, 2013 at 5:16 pm

    Thank you Priya.Do try them I am sure u will like it.

    Reply
  2. nandoos Kitchen

    November 27, 2013 at 6:02 pm

    A very innovative recipe.

    Reply
  3. Anupa Joseph (Palaharam)

    November 27, 2013 at 7:06 pm

    Thatz a superb idea....I guess cabbage leaves would break open as lettuce leaves while forming wraps letting it stay neat and not messy unlike when done with lettuce....impressive

    Reply
  4. Priya R

    November 27, 2013 at 5:13 pm

    Wow this is sure a great dish for thanksgiving Meena would love to try this sometime when we have guests around. Totally new to this idea

    Reply
  5. Sathya Priya

    November 27, 2013 at 8:02 pm

    Oh sis this must be a healthy filling dish.Kids love the color and combination for sure.A very diff idea indeed.

    Reply
  6. Meena Kumar

    November 28, 2013 at 3:17 am

    Thank you Nandoos.

    Reply
  7. Meena Kumar

    November 28, 2013 at 3:18 am

    Thank you Anupa.

    Reply
  8. Meena Kumar

    November 28, 2013 at 3:18 am

    Thank you sis.

    Reply
  9. Meena Kumar

    November 28, 2013 at 3:19 am

    Thank you Rekha.

    Reply
  10. indugetscooking

    November 28, 2013 at 3:25 am

    Wow, that looks exotic. Very neatly done rolls.

    Reply
  11. Meena Kumar

    November 28, 2013 at 3:27 am

    Thank you Indu,

    Reply
  12. Meena Kumar

    November 28, 2013 at 4:15 am

    Thank you Razina.

    Reply
  13. Meena Kumar

    November 28, 2013 at 4:32 am

    Tofu,soya,paneer,bean filling all should taste good with this combination for vegetarians.
    Thank you Smitha.

    Reply
  14. Sona - quick picks/pick quicks

    November 28, 2013 at 5:30 am

    such beautiful clicks, dear !!! heavenly..sure they tastes equally great as well....regards..

    Reply
  15. Rafeeda AR

    November 28, 2013 at 5:46 am

    there is a very similar dish in arabic cuisine, where they roll half cooked rice and chicken with vegetables in grape leaves, steam it and serve... this is more easier, no steaming involved!!! looks so good, and love the snaps, the color of the cabbage is just awesome...

    Reply
  16. Meena Kumar

    November 28, 2013 at 6:12 am

    Thank you Sona. It tastes yummy.
    Glad to hear from u after so long dear.

    Reply
  17. Priya Kheroun Tessy

    November 28, 2013 at 6:15 am

    Have always thought of trying something like this out each time I have the lettuce wrap from P.F. Changs. I simply love such leafy wraps. Thankyou Meena for sharing out this recipe.

    Reply
  18. Rekha Vengalil

    November 28, 2013 at 1:16 am

    Loved those pics Meena and yes this is a great idea with those lieftovers πŸ™‚ happy thanks giving!

    Reply
  19. Meena Kumar

    November 28, 2013 at 6:20 am

    Thank you Rafee. I have seen pictures of that never tried it.Should search for some grape leaves here.

    Reply
  20. Meena Kumar

    November 28, 2013 at 6:32 am

    Ya they have those lettuce wraps.We have P F Chang near our house too.Do try Priya I am sure u will like it.

    Reply
  21. Navaneetham Krishnan

    November 28, 2013 at 8:03 am

    Its a beautiful dish and love the appearance. Turkey for a small family is way out of the question, what more Thanksgiving is not part of our culture. Certainly will try out with minced chicken.

    Reply
  22. Razina Javed

    November 28, 2013 at 4:08 am

    wow, this is such an innovative recipe, luks so tempting....

    Reply
  23. Smitha Kalluraya

    November 28, 2013 at 4:26 am

    A very innovative recipe.ill try this with some other filling as im veg...

    Reply
  24. Preeti Jaipal

    November 28, 2013 at 9:54 am

    Happy thanksgiving Meena, Stunning platter with lovely colors ....

    Reply
  25. Meena Kumar

    November 28, 2013 at 10:27 pm

    We too don't buy the whole turkey.I buy breast piece only.
    Thank you Nava.

    Reply
  26. Meena Kumar

    November 28, 2013 at 10:27 pm

    Thank you Preeti.

    Reply
  27. priya satheesh

    November 29, 2013 at 3:28 am

    wow..Awesome and very innovative. Lovely Inviting clicks πŸ™‚

    Reply
  28. Meena Kumar

    November 29, 2013 at 6:38 am

    Thank you for stopping by Priya.

    Reply
  29. Sapana Behl

    November 29, 2013 at 7:13 am

    Wow ! Rolls looks awesome , I tried it once but didn't get success as my leaves were broken . But now I know the right way....

    Reply
  30. Arjunan Akilandeswari

    November 29, 2013 at 4:32 pm

    Simply superb n love the cute little rolls .. Awesome clicks

    Reply
  31. Meena Kumar

    November 29, 2013 at 7:28 pm

    Ya with broken leaves everything will fall out.Thank you Sapana.

    Reply
  32. Meena Kumar

    November 29, 2013 at 7:29 pm

    Thank you Sara.

    Reply
  33. Meena Kumar

    November 29, 2013 at 7:29 pm

    Thank you Akila.

    Reply
  34. Yes Cook

    November 29, 2013 at 2:49 pm

    Meena I am in love with this wrapped cabbage preparation. I so want to try this as soon as I possibly can. I have had lettuce wraps and love them. I really like the filling made by you too. Beautiful clicks.
    Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  35. Ambreen (Simply Sweet n Savory)

    November 30, 2013 at 12:12 pm

    Very innovative recipe, amazing looking cabbage rolls.

    Reply
  36. Reni

    December 03, 2013 at 4:08 pm

    They look so professional the clicks and the rolls ! You wouldn't believe me I 've been searching for a recipe with cabbage leaves like this for some time πŸ™‚ thanks a ton for sharing πŸ™‚ do we need to fry or steam in the end ? the baking idea is wonderful too ....

    Reply
  37. Meena Kumar

    December 04, 2013 at 1:26 am

    Thank you Ambreen.

    Reply
  38. Meena Kumar

    December 04, 2013 at 1:33 am

    Thank you so much Reni.I have blanched the leaves before wrapping until it became almost limp plus all the other ingredients are cooked .Steaming is usually done when raw meat is used inside.

    Reply
  39. Sebeena Loyd

    December 07, 2013 at 10:52 am

    beautifully done. Anglo-Indians back in Kochi make this. Here in UAE, arabs make dolmas with vine leaves. Both are yummy.

    Reply
  40. Radha Natarajan

    March 14, 2014 at 2:43 pm

    such a lovely recipe even though am veg, I just love the way you put it together,have share dit i my fb food page , getting rav reviews too, thanks for sharing this. need less to say stunning clicks too.

    Reply

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