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Stuffed Cabbage / Layered Cabbage Bake — Bim Bim Cooks

Stuffed Cabbage / Layered Cabbage Bake

A traditional Egyptian comfort dish made with tender cabbage leaves stuffed with seasoned rice. Stuffed Cabbage / Layered Cabbage Bake /

Ingredients
  • For the Cabbage
  • 1
    medium cabbage
  • Water, for boiling
  • Salt, to taste
  • Pinch of cumin
  • For the Filling
  • 1 cup
    medium-grain rice, soaked for 15 minutes and rinsed
  • 1 bunch
    parsley
  • 1 bunch
    dill
  • 1 bunch
    cilantro
  • 1
    small onion
  • 1 cup
    cooked minced beef (optional)
  • 2 tbsp
    butter or margarine
  • Tomato sauce
  • Salt, black pepper, and cumin to taste
  • For the Sauce
  • 1 cup
    water
  • Tomato sauce
  • 2 tbsp
    butter or margarine
  • 1 tbsp
    vegetable oil
  • Salt, black pepper, and cumin to taste
  • Cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1–2 tbsp
    heavy cream (optional)
  • Pinch of baking powder (optional)

Directions

  • Preheat the oven to 350–375°F (175–190°C).

  • Layer half of the cabbage leaves in a buttered baking dish.

  • Spread the rice filling evenly over the leaves.

  • Cover with the remaining cabbage leaves.

  • Cut through the layers into squares or wedges.

  • Pour the prepared sauce over the dish.

  • Dot the top with 1 tablespoon butter.

  • Cover and bake for 1 hour, basting every 20 minutes by gently pressing the top so the sauce reaches all layers.

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