Preparing the cabbage In a large Boil some salted water in a pot and carefully add the whole savoy cabbage. Cook over low heat for 10-12 minutes and then strain.
Using other types of cabbage: Instead of savoy cabbage, you can also use white cabbage. Red cabbage is also suitable, although in this case the roulades will end up a little smaller and have a pretty purple color.
Preparation of the filling In the meantime, cut the dried mushrooms into strips and put them in a pan with the rice, allspice, bay leaves and a pinch of salt. Pour in the water and cook over a low heat until the rice has absorbed all the liquid. Allow to cool and then season with soy sauce, herbs, salt and pepper.
We used dried porcini mushrooms, but you can also use any type of dried wild mushrooms as suggested by the author.
We deliberately used the low-salt version of soy sauce (see tips).
Preparation of the caramel sauce In a saucepan over low heat, heat the sugar and ground cinnamon. Once the sugar has dissolved and is golden brown, add the canned tomatoes and increase the heat. Mix gently and when the sauce bubbles, reduce the heat and cook for five to eight minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Finishing the roulades Preheat the oven to 200 °C. Place the cooked savoy cabbage on a cutting board and cut out the stalk. Separate individual leaves and dry with kitchen paper.
Place a heaped tablespoon of rice (filling) in the middle of each leaf. Wrap the cabbage rolls tightly and arrange in an ovenproof baking dish. Pour the caramel sauce over them and bake for 15-20 minutes. Serve immediately.
Detailed Nutritional Information per Person for this Recipe
The majority of the nutritional information comes from the USDA (US Department of Agriculture). This means that the information for natural products is often incomplete or only given within broader categories, whereas in most cases products made from these have more complete information displayed.
If we take flaxseed, for example, the important essential amino acid ALA (omega-3) is only included in an overarching category whereas for flaxseed oil ALA is listed specifically. In time, we will be able to change this, but it will require a lot of work. An “i” appears behind ingredients that have been adjusted and an explanation appears when you hover over this symbol.
For Erb Muesli, the original calculations resulted in 48 % of the daily requirement of ALA — but with the correction, we see that the muesli actually covers >100 % of the necessary recommendation for the omega-3 fatty acid ALA. Our goal is to eventually be able to compare the nutritional value of our recipes with those that are used in conventional western lifestyles.
The baked savoy cabbage rolls in caramel sauce are in no way inferior to the traditional roulades.
Serving size: The author did not specify a serving size. We estimated the 16 cabbage rolls to be enough for 6 people for a light main course.
Nutrient profile: According to GDA guidelines, one portion covers 90% of the average daily requirement of vitamin K and about 50% of that of tryptophan, vitamin C and folic acid. However, the vegetables lose some of their nutrients when heated during cooking and baking. Since the nutrient profile primarily refers to uncooked ingredients, the values are actually somewhat lower.
Savoy cabbage: Savoy cabbage is in season almost all year round. When buying it, make sure that the curly leaves are deep green and have no yellowish spots. Savoy cabbage is rich in vitamins and minerals, especially when eaten raw.
Allspice: Jamaica is the main growing area for allspice plants. Allspice is particularly popular in Caribbean cuisine. The rich taste is reminiscent of pepper, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves. This is why allspice is also known as four-spice or all-spice.
Juniper berries: Juniper is the only example of a spice from the group of conifers. Juniper berries taste aromatic, slightly spicy and give sauerkraut, for example, a special flavor. Juniper goes well with pepper, marjoram and bay leaves and fruits.
Bay leaves: The shiny, aromatic leaves of the bay laurel can be used fresh or dried. They have a unique piquant, spicy aroma.
Replace canned ingredients with fresh ingredients: This recipe uses canned tomatoes, which means that the preparation time is quite short. It is always preferable to use unprocessed ingredients. If you have a little more time, it is advisable to use fresh tomatoes.
Using other types of cabbage: Instead of savoy cabbage, you can also use white cabbage. Red cabbage is also suitable, although in this case the roulades will end up a little smaller and have a pretty purple color.
