German · main
Rouladen Rats
Rouladen Rats reads richness 8.2, umami 7.6 and salinity 5.0 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a German main, about 40 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 8.2 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 1.2 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 2.1 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 1.6 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 8.3 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 3.8 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Richness 8.2 · Umami 7.6 · Salinity 5.0 · Allium 3.6 · Sourness 2.1 · Bitterness 1.5 · Warm Spice 1.5 · Sweetness 1.2 · Funk & Ferment 0.9 · Heat 0.9 · Earthy 0.7
What's in it (8)
- 1 1/2 pounds top round steak
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons prepared mustard
- 6 leaves cabbage
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 cups water
Time & effort: about 40 min (5 min active) · effort: medium
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 66.7 kcal, 11.1 g protein, 1.9 g fat, 1.5 g carbs
Dietary: Contains meat · Contains dairy — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (2 steps)
- Spread out meat, and season with salt and pepper. Spread one layer of mustard over the meat, and one layer of chopped onion. Roll meat up in a cabbage leaf. Use thread or a toothpick to hold the roll together.
- Melt butter or margarine in a medium size saucepan, fry cabbage rolls over a medium heat until brown. Add 2 cups water, and let simmer for 35 to 40 minutes.
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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.