Cabbage rolls won't fall apart even if you don't cook them: the secret to soft cabbage leaves
Experienced cooks have shared a trick that allows you to save a lot of time when preparing cabbage rolls.
The trick is valuable for housewives who do not like to waste time on cooking cabbage. There is another way to achieve softness of the vegetable.
With a little practice and skill, every cook will be able to prepare cabbage rolls much faster.
How to Soften Cabbage Leaves
This will require steam. You need to hold the cabbage leaves over it, and then carefully knead the large stem.
Then, during the process of forming the cabbage rolls, the leaves will not break or fall apart. They will be soft and elastic. You won't have to cook them, so the vitamins will be preserved in the leaves in full.
Peking (Chinese) cabbage is also a great option for those who don't want to skip the cooking stage. According to experts, it is softer than white cabbage.
By the way, advanced housewives do not cook rice either. They pour boiling water over the cereal and leave it to swell. While they are preparing the other ingredients, the rice reaches the desired condition.
