Stuffed Cabbage

Directions

1. 1
   Wash cabbage.
2. 2
   Choose 8 large leaves.
3. 3
   Scald these in boiling water to soften and leave to drain.
4. 4
   Prepare the stuffings by frying onion until golden.
5. 5
   Add rice, stir and add 4 tablespoons water.
6. 6
   Bring to boil and cover.
7. 7
   Cook slowly until tender; 15 to 20 minutes.
8. 8
   Add meat and bacon, stir until browned.
9. 9
   Meanwhile, shred rest of cabbage finely and boil rapidly 10 minutes.
10. 10
    Drain and keep hot.
11. 11
    Place a portion of rice and meat on each cabbage leaf and roll tightly.
12. 12
    Tie with cotton strings or toothpick. Place rolls in baking dish.
13. 13
    Make a thickening from fat and flour in a frying pan; add shredded cabbage with cream.
14. 14
    Pour over stuffed leaves and bake in warm oven 30 to 40 minutes.