Usually, rice groats are used to prepare cabbage rolls, which must be mixed with minced meat.
But if you don’t have this ingredient on hand, you can safely replace it with other products.
The taste of the dish will only become more interesting.
How to replace rice in cabbage rolls
Pairs well with bulgur meat filling. The advantage of this additive is that no pre-cooking is required.
It is acceptable to use pearl barley, which must first be soaked and boiled until half-cooked.
Buckwheat is also a great substitute for rice in this flavorful dish. It is important not to overdo it with the component, otherwise the grain will interrupt the taste of the cabbage rolls.
A harmonious combination is obtained with oatmeal. It is worth considering that in this case the filling will be denser.
As experienced cooks note, you can completely avoid cereals in the filling.
Along with the minced meat, you can add champignons to the cabbage rolls, as well as various vegetables (potatoes, peppers, etc.). The treat will be much tastier.
Previously, we talked about how to properly cook cabbage for stuffed cabbage rolls so that the leaves are soft and elastic.
