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## 🔥 How They’re Made
**Step 1: Prep the Cabbage**
Gently boil a whole head of cabbage until the leaves are soft enough to separate. Trim the thick stems for easier rolling.
**Step 2: Make the Filling**
Mix the meat, rice, and seasonings together — the texture should be moist but firm.
**Step 3: Roll It Up**
Spoon filling into each cabbage leaf, fold the sides in, and roll tightly, like a burrito.
**Step 4: Simmer in Sauce**
Layer the rolls in a baking dish or pot, cover with sauce, and bake or simmer low and slow until everything is tender and infused with flavor.
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## 🍽️ How to Serve
Stuffed cabbage rolls are a complete meal on their own, but they pair beautifully with:
– **Mashed potatoes** or crusty bread
– A light **cucumber salad** or slaw
– A dollop of **sour cream** for extra richness
– A glass of red wine or hearty ale
They’re even better the next day, after the flavors have had time to meld.
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## 🧡 Why We Keep Coming Back to This Dish
There’s something deeply satisfying about making (and eating) stuffed cabbage rolls. It’s a meal that invites slow cooking, sharing, and savoring. It tells a story — of heritage, of frugality, of family dinners that feel like celebrations.
And best of all? You can make them your own. Add a pinch of cinnamon for a Middle Eastern flair. Use quinoa for a modern twist. Make it spicy, make it mild — it’s the kind of dish that welcomes adaptation.
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## 📝 Final Thoughts
Stuffed cabbage rolls are more than just food — they’re **a link to the past**, a gift of flavor, and a symbol of care. Whether you’re recreating your grandmother’s recipe or trying it for the first time, this dish will quickly earn its place in your heart (and your dinner rotation).
Looking for a full step-by-step recipe to go with this article? Just say the word — I’d be happy to write it out for you!
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