Ingredients

  • 2 cups boiling water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup uncooked barley
  • 12 large cabbage leaves
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 (10 ounce) can evaporated milk
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrot
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
  • 1 egg, slightly beaten
  • 1/4 teaspoon celery seed
  • 3 tablespoons chopped onions
  • 1/4 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 3 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • paprika

Method

  • In a medium stockpot, bring water and salt to a boil.
  • Add barley and cook until tender, approximately 45 minutes depending on type of barley used (refer to package).
  • Drain and set aside.
  • In another stock pot, blanch cabbage leaves in boiling water for 1 minute.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a bowl, combine barley, meat, 1/2 cup evaporated milk, carrots, parsley, egg, and seasonings.
  • Mix thoroughly and divide into 12 even portions.
  • Place each portion on the stem end of cabbage leaf and roll up tightly.
  • Fasten with a toothpick.
  • Place rolls in greased baking dish (13x9x2).
  • Pour remaining milk over the rolls and bake for 30 mins or until cooked through.
  • Turn once halfway through to cook evenly.
  • Heat butter and lemon juice.
  • Pour over rolls and sprinkle them with paprika.
  • Serve.