Making the cabbage balls is fun, and easy to make, you can get the kids to help as well. Once you try them, you will keep on making them as they will surely become a family favourite.
Ingredients
- ½ cup white rice
- 8 large cabbage leaves
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 250g lean pork minced
- 50g packet reduced-salt cream of chicken soup mix
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup chives, chopped
- 3 spring onions, chopped
- 2 ripe tomatoes, chopped
- 1 large capsicum, seeded and finely diced
- 425g can crushed tomatoes
Method
- Cook rice following packet directions and cool.
- Preheat oven to 180*C. Blanch cabbage leaves in boiling water for 1-2 minutes until soft, drain onto a clean tea towel and remove coarse stems. Combine remaining ingredients except canned tomatoes.
- Divide between the cabbage leaves and fold into rolls, ensuring the filling is enclosed.
- Place seam side down and pack tightly in an oblong baking dish. Spoon over crushed tomatoes and cover tightly with foil.
- Bake for 1 hour.
- Enjoy!
(source: gofor2and5.com.au)