Moravian Cabbage Moravske Zeli Recipes

MORAVIAN CABBAGE (MORAVSKE ZELI)

Steps:

• Simmer cabbage in water for 5 minutes.
• Drain, saving liquid.
• Brown onion in lard, add flour and stir until brown.
• Pour in the liquid from the cabbage and stir until smooth.
• Add cabbage, caraway seeds, salt, sugar and vinegar.
• Simmer for 20 minutes.

STUFFED CABBAGE HEAD (ZELNA HLAVA PLNENA)

Steps:

• Remove the stump from the cabbage and discard.
• Scoop out and save the inside of the cabbage, leaving about a 1- 1 1/2 inch shell.
• Chop the cabbage you scraped out of the inside.
• Cook onion and garlic in 2 tbsp butter over medium high heat until onion is wilted.
• Add meat and brown.
• Add chopped cabbage, salt, pepper, parsley, and tomato soup.
• Cook covered about 10 minutes.
• Drain and allow to cool, then add egg and mix together well.
• Fill cabbage with mixture (you will usually have some left over unless you pack very tight) and cover with a cabbage leaf securing with a toothpicks.
• Put broth and remaining butter in a large casserole or large pot, Place cabbage in pot (open side up obviously) and cover.
• Cook in over at 375 for about an hour and 15 minutes.
• Cut into wedges and serve.

VEGETABLES MORNAY

Steps:

• Place the carrots and water in a 3-qt. microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 2 minutes. Add broccoli and cauliflower. Cover and microwave for 6-9 minutes or until vegetables are tender; drain. Add mushrooms; cover and set aside. , In another microwave-safe dish, combine the cornstarch, salt and pepper. Stir in milk and 6 tablespoons butter until smooth. Cover and microwave on high for 3-5 minutes or until thickened and smooth, stirring after every minute. Add Swiss cheese and Parmesan, stirring until melted. , Pour over the vegetables. Cover and microwave for 2-4 minutes or until heated through. Combine croutons and remaining butter; stir into vegetables.