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Gotebki(Cabbage Rolls)
Gotebki(Cabbage Rolls) reads umami 7.4, richness 5.8 and salinity 3.7 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Turkish main, about 1 hr 21 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 7.9 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 1.5 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 1.3 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 3.6 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 5.8 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 3.7 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Umami 7.4 · Richness 5.8 · Salinity 3.7 · Allium 3.5 · Earthy 3.4 · Herbaceous 1.4 · Sweetness 1.4 · Sourness 1.3 · Bitterness 1.2 · Funk & Ferment 0.8 · Warm Spice 0.7
What's in it (11)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 Tbsp. butter
- 1 1/2 to 2 c. cooked rice
- 1/2 lb. ground beef
- 1/2 lb. ground pork
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 whole head cabbage
- 2 c. beef broth
- 1 can condensed mushroom soup
- paprika sprinkled on top
Time & effort: about 1 hr 21 min (36 min active) · effort: medium
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 147.6 kcal, 10.2 g protein, 7.8 g fat, 9.2 g carbs
Dietary: Contains meat · Contains dairy — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (7 steps)
- Saute onion and minced garlic.
- Add meat and seasonings.
- When cooked, add rice.
- Boil water.
- Remove core from cabbage and place in the boiling water.
- Cover and cook until outer leaves are soft. Remove outer leaves.
- Repeat until all leaves are soft and removed.
Dishes with a similar flavor shape
- Beef Wellington — British
- Skillet Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy — American
- Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Onion Gravy — American
- Kotlet (Persian Meat Patties) — Persian
- Beef and Barley Stew — American
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.