Turkey & Barley Cabbage Rolls with Fresh Dill
This recipe adapts the traditional cabbage roll (Holubtsi) into a dish using ingredients that are produced in Canada, with chewy, nutty barley instead of rice. This improves the nutritional content and reduces the glycemic index. This recipe also aims to reduce saturated fat by replacing the red meat in the filling with ground turkey. This recipe mirrors cab
Before you start
A quick setup makes the method easier to follow and keeps important steps from being missed.
Preparation checklist
- Read all 7 method steps from beginning to end.
- Measure and arrange all 16 listed ingredients.
- Keep the recipe open and follow each step in order; the source does not state a total time.
Recipe notes & preparation tips
Fresh dill provides a distinctive, bright flavor. If preferred, substitute with oregano, thyme, or parsley.
To bind without egg, substitute with 1 tbsp tomato paste or a splash of broth.
For added heat, mix chilli flakes or a dash of hot sauce into the tomato sauce.
Pearl barley gives a chewier texture than white rice—great for those who enjoy hearty fillings.
Adapted from the source recipe's notes.Method
- 01
Simmer barley in the broth until tender (about 30–40 minutes). Drain excess liquid if needed and set aside to cool.
- 02
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Core the cabbage and place it in the pot. Simmer for 5–10 minutes, removing leaves as they soften. Reserve 10–12 large leaves for rolling.
- 03
In a large bowl, make the filling by combining the cooked barley, ground turkey, onion, garlic, egg, dill, salt, and pepper.
- 04
Spread a cabbage leaf out flat on a work surface. Place 2–3 tablespoons of filling near the base of each cabbage leaf. Fold in the sides and roll up tightly to enclose the filling. Repeat with the remaining filling and cabbage leaves.
- 05
Prepare the sauce by mixing the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, canola oil, paprika, and apple cider vinegar in a bowl or large measuring cup. Add a the sugar or maple syrup if you like your sauces a bit sweeter.
- 06
Spread a few spoonfuls of the sauce on the bottom of a large baking dish or pot. Arrange the cabbage rolls over the tomatoes, seam-side down. Pour the rest of the sauce over top of the rolls Sprinkle with extra dill if desired.
- 07
For the oven method, cover with foil and bake at 175 °C (350 °F) for 1 hour. For the stovetop method, simmer gently, covered, on low heat for 1 hour.
Ready to serve
Serve the dish as directed and enjoy it while it is at its best.
Bon appétit — enjoy your meal!Source & licence
This recipe was adapted and reformatted from Wikibooks Cookbook . Text: CC BY-SA 4.0. Image: CC BY-SA 4.0, credited to Cnrowley; view original image record .
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