Serves 4

Ingredients

1 medium onion,chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped or crushed
75 g ( 3 oz ) long-grain rice,boiled and drained
225 g ( 8 oz ) very lean rump steak, chopped or minced
8 large green cabbage leaves, washed
2 large tomatoes, skinned and chopped
salt and pepper
Combine the onion, garlic, rice, and steak.
Place the cabbage leaves in hot water and soak them until they are soft enough to form envelopes around the filling.
Tie each little parcel with thread, or secure with cocktail sticks, so that the filling cannot escape.
Place the vinegar and tomatoes in a pan with a very little water , bring to the boil, add the cabbage parcels and simmer

gently until the cabbage has turned brown. Season to taste.
Serve with mashed potato.
Dr. Reg Saynor