Ingredients

  • 1 firm head green cabbage (about 2 1/2 pounds), cored and finely slivered
  • 3 tbsp. unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 2 lg. eggs
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh dill (optional)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1-1/3 cup finely crumbled
  • grated feta cheese, preferably Bulgarian
  • 1/2 cup unflavored, coarse, dry bread crumbs
  • 1 to 2 tsp. sweet Hungarian paprika
  • 5 tbsp. unsalted butter, melted

Method

  • Blanch the cabbage in boiling water for 2 minutes.
  • Drain and pat dry with a linen or cotton (not terry cloth) kitchen towel.
  • Heat the 3 tablespoons butter and the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the cabbage and saute, stirring and tossing frequently, until the cabbage is nicely browned, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Cool the cabbage until it is easy to handle.
  • Preheat the oven to 375F.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream and eggs.
  • Mix thoroughly with the cabbage.
  • Add dill, if desired, and season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer the mixture to an earthenware casserole dish.
  • Combine the feta with the bread crumbs.
  • Sprinkle the mixture over the cabbage.
  • Sprinkle with paprika and melted butter and bake until bubbly and the top is browned, about 15 minutes.
  • Serves 6.