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Stuffed Cabbage Rolls — traditional dish from Oslo, Norway
Main course Meat

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Nutritional Values

🔥520kcal
💪35gProtein
🌾28gCarbs
🥑32gFat
🌿4gFibre
⚖️350 gServing

* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten

Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

How to order / say it
Say it Kålruletter — [Kohl-roo-leh-ter]
Order I'd like the kålruletter, please.
Locally Jeg vil ha kålruletter, takk.
Say locally

A dish of cabbage leaves stuffed with a savory beef and rice filling.

Why try it?

Kålruletter is a beloved comfort dish in Oslo, representing the city's emphasis on hearty, home-cooked meals. It reflects the Norwegian tradition of making the most of available ingredients during colder months.

How it tastes

Kålruletter features the soft, slightly sweet taste of cabbage cradling a rich and savory filling of meat and rice. Typically served with a creamy mustard sauce, it offers a warm and fulfilling dining experience.

Origin & History — first documented: 1900

Kålruletter became popular in the early 20th century in Norway, influenced by similar dishes from Central and Eastern Europe. The use of affordable and accessible ingredients made it a staple in homes across Oslo.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥕 6 pieces cabbage leaves
  • 🥩 300 g ground beef
  • 🌾 100 g rice
  • 🧄 1 small onion
  • 🥛 30 g butter
  • 2 tbsp mustard

Method

  1. 1 Pre-cook the cabbage leaves in boiling water until soft.
  2. 2 Mix ground beef, cooked rice, and chopped onion for the filling.
  3. 3 Place filling on cabbage leaves, roll them up, and secure with toothpicks.
  4. 4 Cook rolls in butter over medium heat until browned and cooked through.

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