Lahanorizo Cabbage and Rice

Lahanorizo Cabbage and Rice

A traditional Greek one-pot dish of tender cabbage and rice simmered with tomato, vegetables, dill, lemon, and olive oil.

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Core and thinly shred the cabbage. Chop the onion, grate the carrots, mince the garlic, and rinse and drain the rice.

    Cookware: Box Grater, Chef Knife, colander, cutting board

  2. Step 2

    Heat 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil in the large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and carrot and cook until softened.

    Timer: 6 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 150.0 gr Carrot, 30.0 ml Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 180.0 gr Onion

    Cookware: large pot, wooden spoon

  3. Step 3

    Add the garlic and tomato paste. Stir until fragrant and the paste darkens slightly.

    Timer: 1 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 8.0 gr Garlic, 30.0 gr Tomato Paste

    Cookware: large pot, wooden spoon

  4. Step 4

    Add the cabbage, 1 tsp (6 gr) salt, and black pepper. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage begins to wilt.

    Timer: 8 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 2.0 gr Black Pepper, 700.0 gr Cabbage, 6.0 gr Salt

    Cookware: large pot, wooden spoon

  5. Step 5

    Stir in the rice and cook briefly so the grains are evenly coated.

    Timer: 1 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 200.0 gr Rice

    Cookware: large pot, wooden spoon

  6. Step 6

    Add the tomato, vegetable stock, and bay leaves. Increase to high heat and bring to a boil.

    Timer: 4 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 2.0 piece Bay Leaf, 400.0 gr Canned Crushed Tomato, 500.0 ml Vegetable Stock

    Cookware: large pot, wooden spoon

  7. Step 7

    Reduce to low heat, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed.

    Timer: 22 min (fixed)

    Cookware: large pot

  8. Step 8

    Remove the pot from the heat and let it stand covered.

    Timer: 5 min (fixed)

    Cookware: large pot

  9. Step 9

    Discard the bay leaves. Stir in the dill, lemon juice, remaining 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil, and remaining ½ tsp (3 gr) salt, then serve warm.

    Ingredients used: 15.0 ml Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 15.0 gr Fresh Dill, 30.0 ml Lemon Juice, 3.0 gr Salt

    Cookware: large pot, wooden spoon

Nutrition (Estimated)

Food safety

Caution: low

Serve promptly. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours in shallow containers, use within 3 days, and reheat to 74°C.

Risk factors

  • Cooked rice can support bacterial growth if held warm or at room temperature for too long.