OUMENSE ONDER DIE KOMBERSE Cabbage Frikkadel

Ingredients

2 meaty bones or marrow bones ( very important , to give depth in flavor ) 3 onions finely chopped 3 tablespoons of cooking oil 2 teaspoons of black pepper 1 teaspoon of salt 3 cloves 3 all spice 1 tablespoon of butter 1/2 a teaspoon of nutmeg 1 large cabbage

For the Frikkadel ( meatballs)

500 grams of steak mince 5 pieces of white bread soaked in water then squeezed dry . 2 garlic cloves peeled and finely grated 1 peeled onion grated 1 egg 1 teaspoon of salt 1 tablespoon of parsley 1 teaspoon of Black pepper 1 teaspoon of crushed chilies ( optional)

Method

Heat a large pot or saucepan and add your bones and onions , cloves , all spice and salt . Braise till brown , add black pepper and add a cup of hot water ... Cook till onions are almost gravy Like - adding water when needed . While this is simmering away - we make the Frikkadel ,

Simply mix all Frikkadel ingredients together in a bowl with your hands - place covered in fridge while you prepare the cabbage leaves ...

Ok , now check your pot with the bones and onions and give it another stir ... Ensuring that it don't burn ... Keep on simmer .

The Cabbage leaves - Separate the Cabbage into leaves cutting the thick vein away or else you won't be able to fold the leaves - now place the leaves 3 at a time in a large pot with boiling water ... Let it cook for just a minute - remove with a slotted spoon - repeat with other cabbage leaves -

Ok - now take out your Frikkadel mix from the fridge - roll little balls and place in centre of cabbage leaves , now roll up into little parcels .

Place cabbage parcels into your brown onion gravy , neatly next to each other , add 1 tablespoon of butter at this stage and sprinkle with a little nutmeg - allow to simmer on a medium heat for 35 minutes ... Serve with white rice and some lemon atchar . As you can see , if you have any remaining frikkadel mix simply fry In shallow oil and serve on the side .

Delicious !!!

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