Yahoo Lifestyle 10 Family-Favorite Cabbage Recipes That Come From Polish Kitchens
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This collection of our best Polish cabbage recipes features family favorites that have been passed down through the generations with cabbage in every form and every color—from traditional cabbage rolls and Halushki, a comforting dish of fried cabbage, bacon, and noodles, to mayo-less cabbage slaw and Poland's national dish, Bigos. Take a look and discover some new favorite ways to cook cabbage.
Mom's Polish Stewed Cabbage
Green cabbage is stewed with tomatoes, onion, garlic, Polish sausage, and caraway seeds. If you would like cabbage with a little more tang, add another teaspoon of vinegar after it has finished cooking. "We always topped ours with a dollop of sour cream and sometimes served this over mashed potatoes," says Allrecipes member pretzeld.
Golabki (Stuffed Cabbage Rolls)
"Golabki are cabbage leaves stuffed with ground beef and rice, then simmered in tomato soup," says Allrecipes member Rosey in Florida. "This works great in the oven or a slow cooker. Serve them with the pan juices and a drizzle of sour cream, or mix the pan juices with sour cream and ladle it over the cabbage rolls."
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Easy and Quick Halushki
This traditional fried cabbage, bacon, and noodle dish equates to pure and simple comfort food in Poland. "We always served this with cottage cheese. They go great together!" says Allrecipes member cwaclaw. "This is something I grew up eating. It's still one of my favorites!"
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Stewed Cabbage
"This is a family favorite that my mother-in-law fixed for me while I was visiting her home last year," says Allrecipes member Kim. "Serve over white rice, if desired."
Szybka Surowka z Czerwonej Kapusty (Polish Red Cabbage Slaw)
The flavors of red cabbage, apples, and onion combine beautifully in this mayo-free Polish slaw recipe. The cabbage is cooked for a few minutes but you can use it raw, if you prefer. "This fresh red cabbage slaw is often made during the autumn months, when bright colors are much appreciated," says Allrecipes member Lilla.
Kapusta
A combination of green cabbage, sauerkraut, onions, mushrooms, and thyme are dotted with butter and baked to create this tasty side dish which is also perfect as a main dish for vegetarians.
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Polish Stuffed Cabbage
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Boiled green cabbage leaves are filled with a savory beef and rice combination and simmered in a slightly sweet and sour tomato sauce in this stuffed cabbage roll recipe that has been passed down through the generations. "This is truly wonderful on a cold winter's day," says reviewer Rockawaybaby. "I call it Eastern European comfort food!"
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Homemade Sauerkraut
This simple recipe for Polish-style sauerkraut is made with shredded cabbage, onions, vinegar, and spices. With step-by-step instructions, it's easy to make this flavorful side dish from scratch. "This is a comfort food that reminds me of visiting my grandparents," says Allrecipes member onenickol. "They always had kielbasa and sauerkraut among the holiday feasts."
Pierogies and Cabbage
Cabbage, onion, and tomatoes are pan-fried in bacon drippings and served on top of tasty potato and cheese filled Polish pierogies for an incredibly delicious savory meal. "I enjoy cabbage, so I thought I'd try this recipe," says reviewer GENE PETER. "Great flavor and easy!"
Bigos (Hunter's Stew)
Hannah Hufham / Prop Styling: Claire Spollen / Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall
Traditional Polish ingredients, including sauerkraut, Polish sausage, and caraway seeds, are combined with beef, pork, and red wine and slowly cooked for a richly flavored stew. Bigos becomes tastier the longer you cook it, making it a great dish for preparing ahead of time and reheating.
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