GORKY'S CAFE GOLABKI (STUFFED CABBAGE)

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Gorky's Cafe in LA was a one-of-a-kind restaurant located in the garment district. It was named after the 19th century Russian writer, Maxum Gorky; but featured Polish, Russian and other Eastern European foods. All the dishes were made from scratch, they even baked their own bread and had a micro brewery before it became fashionable. The Golabki is one of my favorites especially because of the sauce. This recipe can easily be made as a vegetarian dish which is how I make it.

Provided by lynnski LA

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h55m

Yield 8 golabki, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 large cabbage (with extra large leaves)
1 1/2 lbs ground beef (or for a veggie version, use cooked bulgar or cooked buckwheat)
2 cups rice, cooked
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 cup onion, chopped
1 cup carrot, grated
salt and pepper, to taste
2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 1/2 cups water
1 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup vinegar, apple cider

Steps:

  • Set the oven temperature to 350 degrees and start by making the sauce, by combining all the sauce ingredients in a saucepan and simmering it for about 10 minutes, reduce the sauce until it is slightly thick, set aside.
  • Cook the cabbage in a large pot of boiling water, until tender, takes several minutes; then cool and core the cabbage carefully, and separate the leaves.
  • Combine beef, (or bulgar or buckwheat) rice, eggs, onions, carrots and salt and pepper, mix well; roll the filling into 8 balls; place each ball on the lower third of a large cabbage leaf; tuck in the sides and bottom of the cabbade leaf and place, steam side down, in a baking dish.
  • Pour sauce over the cabbage rolls, cover, and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes; uncover and bake 10 minutes longer or until slightly browned.

Mary Doughan
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my golabki didn't turn out as good as I hoped. I think I might have overcooked the cabbage leaves.


David Goodwillie
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These were a bit bland for my taste, but I think that's just a matter of personal preference.


Aahan Roy
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I'm not a big fan of cabbage, but I loved these golabki. The filling was so flavorful and the cabbage leaves were cooked perfectly.


Bilal Movie Mixing
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These were delicious! I will definitely be making them again.


Micky Wendesen
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I've tried many different golabki recipes, but this one is my favorite. The cabbage leaves are always tender and the filling is always flavorful.


ADAM KASSIM
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I made these for dinner last night and they were a huge hit with my family. The flavors were perfect and the cabbage leaves were cooked to perfection.


Tania Emerson (Tarnz)
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These cabbage rolls were so good! The filling was savory and the cabbage leaves were tender.


Nosihle Miselwa
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I've been looking for a good golabki recipe for a while, and this one is perfect. The instructions were clear and easy to follow, and the results were delicious.


Istekhar khan
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These were a lot of work to make, but they were definitely worth it. The golabki were delicious and everyone at the table loved them.


farhad ikbal
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I'm a big fan of cabbage rolls, and these were some of the best I've ever had. The filling was moist and flavorful, and the cabbage leaves were cooked perfectly.


kuldip shah
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I had never made stuffed cabbage before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing.


joker jony
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The golabki were delicious! The cabbage leaves were tender and the filling was flavorful.


Fahd Khan
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it always turns out great. It's a delicious and hearty meal that's perfect for a cold winter night.


Juan Alvino
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These stuffed cabbages were a hit at my dinner party! The flavors were incredible, and the cabbage leaves were cooked to perfection.