Here’s a classic take on Farcellets de col (Stuffed Cabbage Rolls):
🥬 Farcellets de Col (Catalan Stuffed Cabbage Rolls)
Serves: 4–6 | Prep Time: 30 mins | Cook Time: 1.5 hours
🛒 Ingredients:
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1 large green cabbage
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1 lb ground pork (or mixed pork and beef)
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½ cup cooked rice
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1 small onion, finely chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 egg
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2 tbsp olive oil
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1 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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Fresh parsley, chopped (a handful)
For the Sauce:
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1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
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1 small onion, chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 tsp sugar
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Salt and pepper
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½ cup water or broth
👩🍳 Instructions:
1. Prepare Cabbage Leaves
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Bring a large pot of salted water to boil.
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Core the cabbage and carefully separate the leaves.
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Blanch the leaves in boiling water for 2–3 minutes until pliable. Drain and cool on a towel.
2. Make Filling
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In a bowl, mix ground meat, cooked rice, onion, garlic, egg, parsley, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
3. Assemble Rolls
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Place about 2 tbsp of filling on each cabbage leaf.
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Fold sides over filling and roll tightly, like a burrito.
4. Prepare Sauce
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In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté onion and garlic until soft.
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Add crushed tomatoes, sugar, salt, pepper, and water/broth. Simmer 10 minutes.
5. Cook Rolls
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Place cabbage rolls seam side down in a large pan or casserole.
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Pour sauce over rolls, cover, and simmer on low heat for 1 hour (or bake covered at 350°F/175°C for 45–60 minutes).
🍽️ Serving Suggestions:
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Serve hot with rustic bread or mashed potatoes.
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A drizzle of the sauce over the top is a must!
Would you like a vegetarian version or tips on using savoy cabbage instead?
