Properly cooked rice is the key to perfect cabbage rolls that will be gobbled up in minutes.
There are several nuances that need to be taken into account in the process of preparing cereals.
Just a couple of mistakes can seriously ruin the cabbage rolls, which will be reluctant to eat.
Each housewife has her own way of preparing this dish. For example, some cooks use raw rice or pre-soak it in cold water.
The miscalculation is that the cereal will subsequently absorb the juice from the cabbage and minced meat. And this already affects the quality of the finished dish.
Chefs shared a universal and most accurate way to cook rice for cabbage rolls. First, the grain is washed with plain water. Then it is boiled in a large amount of water - 700-800 ml per 100 g of product.
Bring the cereal to a boil and only then add salt. Cook for another 6-7 minutes, remove from heat and drain in a colander.
You need to wait for some time until the water drains completely and the rice cools down a little, experienced cooks advise. After that, you can combine it with the minced meat and cook the cabbage rolls.