Veg Lebanese Mihshi Malfuf Recipe (Stuffed Cabbage Leaves)

Step 1: To begin making the Veg Lebanese Mihshi Malfuf recipe, clean cabbage and parboil head in a large kettle of water just long enough to soften and separate leaves

Step 2: Place the cabbage leaves in a colander as you peel them

Step 3: Pit out the large stem from the bottom of the cabbage

Step 4: This will help the leaves to roll easily

Step 5: Mix all the ingredients mentioned under stuffing in a bowl

Step 6: Lay each cabbage leaf separately on a cutting board, cut out the stem if it's too thick

Step 7: Spread 1 to 2 table spoons of rice stuffing along the edge of the leaf, then roll it slowly and tightly over the stuffing all the wayLine up the stuffed rolls carefully in a wide/deep cooking pot one by the other in a compact mannerPlace garlic flakes in between

Step 8: Pour tomato puree and water over the cabbage rolls

Step 9: Add salt, pepper powder and oil

Step 10: The sauce should cover the rolls and if not, add more water until it does

Step 11: Carefully shake/tilt the cooking pot sideways a few times to ensure the sauce seeps through everywherePlace a heavy plate inside the pot, on top of the rolls, cover the pot, and turn on the stove on high heat for about 5-10 minutes till they boil and later simmer and cook for 40 minutes

Step 12: Serve hot with a squeeze of lemon juice

Step 13: Serve Veg Lebanese Mihshi Malfuf along with Mujaddara for your weekend dinner with friends and family