Holubtsi (Ukrainian Cabbage Rolls) Recipe

Carefully remove the center of the cabbage. Then, in a medium pot with boiling water, boil the cabbage for about 5-7 minutes or until the leaves have softened.
In a small pot, prepare the rice until almost ready. Leave it slightly undercooked.
On a cutting board, cut into small cubes the onions and the garlic, and add them to a frying pan. Add the shredded carrots and cook for about 2 minutes, until nice and golden.
Finally, add the ground beef and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
In a big bowl, combine the ground beef and the cooked rice, add the seasoning, and combine.
Take one cabbage leaf and place a spoonful of the filling in the center. Roll the leaf tightly, folding the sides in as you go.
Repeat with the rest of the filling and cabbage leaves.
To finish the cabbage rolls, you can either cook them in water for about 5-7 minutes or fry them in a pan with a little bit of olive oil.
For the sauce, mix tomato paste and sour cream in a small pan, add some salt and pepper, and bring it to a boil.
Serve the cabbage rolls hot, with the tomato sauce and some fresh parsley on top. Enjoy!