Cabbage Rolls

Directions

1. 1
   To make the filling, heat the oil in a frying pan over medium-low heat.
2. 2
   Add the leek, mushrooms, and celery and cook, stirring often, for about 5 minutes, until softened.
3. 3
   Remove from the heat and stir in the bread crumbs, egg, parsley, lemon juice, and ground coriander.
4. 4
   Season with salt and pepper.
5. 5
   Preheat the oven to 325F (160C).
6. 6
   Oil a 13 x 9in (33 x 23cm) baking dish.
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   Cook the cabbage leaves in boiling water for 2 minutes, until pliable.
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   Drain and rinse under cold water.
9. 9
   Pat dry.
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    Lay each leaf flat and divide the stuffing among the leaves.
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    Roll up each leaf, folding in the sides to enclose the filling in a neat parcel.
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    Place the rolls, seam side down, in the dish.
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    Pour in the stock.
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    Bake for 4555 minutes, until tender.
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    Meanwhile, heat the oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
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    Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes, until softened.
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    Stir in the crushed tomatoes.
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    Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer about 10 minutes, or until lightly thickened.
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    Season with salt and pepper.
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    Using a slotted spoon, serve the cabbage rolls on dinner plates, with the remaining tomato sauce passed on the side.
21. 21
    Variation: German Cabbage Rolls
22. 22
    In place of the mushroom filling, mix together 9oz (250g) ground pork or beef, 1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs, and 1 egg; season with salt and pepper.
23. 23
    Use to stuff the cabbage leaves, and tie up each roll with kitchen twine.
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    Place in a single layer in a flameproof casserole.
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    Add 4oz (115g) chopped bacon, lightly fried, and the tomato sauce, adding water if the sauce doesn't cover the rolls.
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    Simmer, covered, over low heat for about 40 minutes until tender.