This stuffed cabbage recipe showcases a beautiful Middle Eastern delicacy, perfect for uniting diverse cultures through delicious food. With a well-seasoned filling of rice and beef or lamb, wrapped in tender cabbage leaves, it's a culinary symphony that resonates with taste buds across nations.
1: Boil and peel the cabbage leaves, using 1 large or 2 small cabbages.
2: Prepare the stuffing by mixing soaked and washed Masri rice, course ground beef or lamb, ghee or melted butter, salt, vegeta or seasoning salt, Lebanese 7 spices or Allspice, pepper, lemon juice, and tomato paste.
3: Stuff the cabbage leaves with the filling and roll them tight.
4: In a large pot, prepare the broth with beef or lamb bones, bay leaves, water, tomato paste, dried mint, fresh tomatoes, and garlic.
5: Add the stuffed cabbage to the pot, cover and simmer.
6: Cook for about 1.5 to 2 hours, until the cabbage is tender and the flavors meld together.
