"Some good things come down from old times and just stay with us. Like this recipe for stuffed, sweet and sour cabbage. Israelis love stuffed vegetables..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 large head white cabbage
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2 lbs ground beef ((or 1 lb ground chicken))
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2 eggs ((beaten))
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1 cup finely chopped onion
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2 finely chopped garlic cloves
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2 tsp salt
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1 tsp ground black pepper
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1/2 cup raw rice ((preferably long-grain))
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4 tbsp olive oil
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4 finely chopped garlic cloves
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1 cup finely chopped onion
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1 32 ounce can of tomatoes ((blended to a puree with all their juice, or 2 lb. fresh, peeled tomatoes, pureed in a food processor))
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If using fresh tomatoes, add 1/2 cup water and 3 tablespoons tomato paste.
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4 tbsp apple cider or red wine vinegar
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1/2 cup brown sugar
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2 cups chopped cabbage from rest of cabbage head after separating leaves
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Salt and pepper