Lazy Cabbage Rolls with Mushrooms (Vegetarian)

1. 1 White cabbagepack 1.2 kg ≈ $2.40 200 g
2. 2 Long-grain ricepack 800 g ≈ $1.94 65 g
3. 3 Button mushrooms≈ $7.50 per kg 130 g
4. 4 Onions≈ $1.60 per kg 60 g
5. 5 Carrots≈ $1.50 per kg 60 g
6. 6 Tomato pastepack 140 g ≈ $1.00 30 g
7. 7 Sunflower oil 12 ml
8. 8 Salt 2 g
9. 9 Ground black pepper 1 g

Grey rows are pantry staples: salt, oil, spices. They are not counted in the serving price.

Method

1. Rinse the rice and parboil for 10 minutes until half-cooked.

2. Shred the cabbage finely, scald with boiling water for 5 minutes, then drain well.

3. Chop the onion⁴, carrot⁵, and mushrooms, then sauté in oil for 8–10 minutes until soft and most liquid evaporates.

4. Add the cabbage, rice, tomato⁶ paste, salt, pepper, and ¾ cup (180 ml) water.

5. Simmer covered on low heat for 25–30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rice is tender and the sauce thickens.