Cabbage leaves for stuffed cabbage rolls are an immortal classic, but for variety you can replace them with these options.
In Belarus and Russia, housewives use cabbage leaves, and in Central Asian countries, grape leaves.
But it doesn't end there. There are plenty of other interesting and original options.
It's not just the leaves. The fruits can also be used to surprise your family and guests.
The mince can be wrapped in beet tops, apple or quince leaves. Housewives also stuff peppers, eggplants, and tomatoes with it.
Unusual options are apples and quince. In this case, cereals with dried fruits or legumes are used as a filling.
But it is important to consider that cooking peppers, tomatoes and eggplants takes less time, so the cereal is boiled until ready in advance. The mince for the dish can be made from chicken or turkey.
What else is used instead of cabbage? Sorrel leaves, rhubarb, chard, coltsfoot, burdock.
