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Malfouf (Stuffed Cabbage Rolls)

Saif Al Deen Odeh
A delicious Lebanese cabbage roll called Malfouf which has filling of rice, ground beef, coriander leaves and spices. It is best to serve during family gathering.
5 from 19 votes
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Course Rice Recipes
Cuisine Lebanese, MIddle East
Servings 25
Calories 64 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Whole Cabbage
  • 5 Pieces of Chicken Drumstick
  • 2 Medium Sliced Potatoes
  • 2 Whole Sliced Tomatoes

RICE FILLINGS

  • 1.5 cup of long grain rice Use any brand
  • ½ ground beef
  • 1 small onion
  • ½ teaspoon of cumin
  • ½ cup of coriander leaves

Broth

  • 1 chicken bouillon cube
  • 1 tablespoon of tomato paste
  • 4 cup of water
  • 1 teaspoon of allspice

Instructions
 

  • Boiling the Whole Cabbage
  • Use the knife to remove the core or the root of the cabbage
  • Pour water into a cooking pot. Transfer the whole cabbage there.
  • Let it simmer for 10 minutes or till it becomes a bit soft.
  • Drain the excess water using the colander. Let it cool down for few minutes
  • Use your hand to peel the cabbage leaves. You should expect to have at least 20 pieces of leaves.
  • The rest of the cabbage leaves that are broken, don't discard them and keep them aside.
  • Make the Rice Fillings
  • Add olive oil to a cooking pan in medium-low heat.
  • Once the oil is hot, add chopped red onion. Stir till it turns translucent
  • Add ground beef and stir for several minutes till the juice is fully evaporated.
  • Add the uncooked rice, cumin powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine. Once done, set aside.
  • Stuffing the Cabbage Roll
  • In each cabbage leaves, add 2 teaspoons to 1 tablespoon into the center of the leaves.
  • Fold on both sides and then roll into a cigar shape. Transfer into a big plate and repeat the rest
  • (To see how it is fold, check the picture shown in the blog post)
  • Making the Broth
  • Pour water in a cooking pot in medium heat.
  • When it started to boil, adjust to low heat.
  • Add chicken bouillon cube, allspice, tomato paste, salt, and black pepper. Stir gently before turning off the heat. Set aside
  • Cooking the Cabbage Roll
  • Prepare a large cooking pot.
  • To make a layer, add a sliced tomatoes and the broken cabbage leaves
  • On a second layer, add sliced potatoes and chicken drumsticks
  • On a third layer, add the stuffed cabbage roll.
  • Add a heat-proof plate in the pot and pushed it down using your hand. This will help hold the malfouf together while cooking.
  • Pour the Tomato Broth in the pot. Make sure the broth is above the edge of the plate.
  • Let it simmer for 1 ½ hours or until the stuffed cabbage is soft and cooked. Add more broth if necessary
  • Once done, remove the plate from the pot. And prepare to serve.


Notes

  • If you don't see water bubble above the plate, add more broth.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 64kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 5gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 42mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g
Keyword Malfouf, Malfouf recipe, Malfuf, Stuffed cabbage rolls
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