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Lahanadolmathes (Greek Christmas Cabbage Rolls)

Makes 35 to 40 cabbage rolls The pig harvest coincides with the holiday season in Greece, so pork is plentiful and usually on the holiday table, traditionally as pork and rice stuffed cabbage leaves. INGREDIENTS For the rice 1 cup (200 g) Arborio or short-grain rice 1 medium onion, peeled and finely chopped 1 carrot, peeled and finely chopped 2 stalks celery, leaves only, chopped ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) salt ¼ teaspoon (1.25 ml) black pepper 2 cups (480 ml) water or chicken or vegetable broth For the cabbage rolls 2 Napa cabbages, trimmed, cored, and leaves pulled apart Salt … Read More