cabbage rolls in sour cabbage leaves

Name: cabbage rolls in sour cabbage leaves - Lelia H.
Ingredients: 700 g chicken meat (I used boneless breast and thighs); 100 g rice; 1 can of peeled whole tomatoes; 1 bunch of green onions; 1 small bunch of dill; 1 small bunch of parsley; 1 grated carrot; salt; pepper; 1 tablespoon of thyme; 100 g water if needed for boiling; 1 sauerkraut

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I love to prepare dishes with minced meat and make sure the ingredients are fresh and of high quality. So I decided to buy a chicken breast and 400 grams of boneless thighs, which I minced at home using a food processor. This is an essential step to have control over the ingredients used and to achieve a perfect taste. The rice I chose was washed well, then I let it hydrate in water so that it becomes a bit softer and absorbs the flavors from the filling of the cabbage rolls. In the meantime, I prepared the vegetables: I washed the fresh vegetables and then chopped them finely, focusing on carrot, onion, and parsley. In a large bowl, I mixed the minced meat with the drained rice, adding the greens, grated carrot, salt, and pepper to taste. For those who love more intense flavors, a tablespoon of tomato paste can add an extra touch of flavor, but it is optional. After obtaining a homogeneous mixture, I prepared the cabbage leaves. I chose large, healthy leaves, which I cut to appropriate sizes for wrapping the cabbage rolls. Each roll was carefully filled, and then I placed them carefully in a baking dish. As I was wrapping them, I felt the delicious aroma taking shape that would delight our taste buds. For the sauce, I blended the peeled tomatoes with an immersion blender, being careful not to obtain a fine puree but to leave some chunks for texture. I poured the sauce over the cabbage rolls, sprinkled a little thyme and pepper to intensify the flavors. If you feel that the sauce is too little, do not hesitate to add a little water so that the rolls are well covered. I put everything in the oven, setting the temperature to medium heat, and let it bake for 1 hour and 30 minutes. It is important to check the rolls periodically to ensure they are cooked evenly. Once the time was up, I took the dish out of the oven, and with a tempting aroma spreading throughout the kitchen, I knew I had created a delicious dish. Enjoy your meal, dear ones!