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Steirische Krautrouladen mit Pilzen

Hearty cabbage rolls from Styria, filled with a savory mixture of mushrooms and rice, often served with a rich sauce. This vegetarian version is a comforting and flavorful regional specialty.

Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time60 minutes
Total Time90 minutes
Servings4
DifficultyMedium
Steirische Krautrouladen mit Pilzen - Austria traditional dish

🧂 Ingredients

  • 1 large head White cabbage(about 1.5 kg)
  • 500 g Mushrooms(mixed, finely chopped)
  • 1 large Onion(finely chopped)
  • 150 g Rice(cooked)
  • 2 cloves Garlic(minced)
  • 500 ml Vegetable broth
  • 100 g Sour cream
  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 2 tbsp Parsley(chopped)
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 0.5 tsp Black pepper
  • 1 tsp Marjoram(dried)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).

  2. 2

    Remove outer leaves from cabbage. Core the cabbage and blanch in boiling salted water for 5-7 minutes until leaves are pliable. Carefully separate the leaves.

  3. 3

    In a pan, melt butter and sauté chopped onion until translucent. Add chopped mushrooms and garlic, cook until moisture evaporates.

  4. 4

    In a bowl, combine sautéed mushroom mixture, cooked rice, chopped parsley, salt, pepper, and marjoram. Mix well.

    💡 Tip: Taste and adjust seasoning
  5. 5

    Place a portion of the filling onto each cabbage leaf and roll tightly to form a roulade. Secure with toothpicks if necessary.

    💡 Tip: Trim thick parts of cabbage leaves if needed
  6. 6

    Arrange the cabbage rolls seam-side down in a baking dish. Pour vegetable broth over them.

  7. 7

    Cover the baking dish and bake for 45 minutes. Remove cover, stir in sour cream, and bake for another 15 minutes until sauce is slightly thickened and rolls are tender.

💡 Pro Tips

  • For a richer sauce, you can add a tablespoon of tomato paste to the sautéed vegetables.
  • If you don't have fresh mushrooms, dried porcini mushrooms rehydrated can add a deeper flavor.
  • Serve with mashed potatoes or crusty bread.

🔄 Variations

  • Add a small amount of cooked lentils to the filling for extra protein.
  • For a non-vegetarian version, add cooked ground meat (pork or beef) to the filling.

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