European
Greece - Vegetarian
Λαχανόρυζο Παραδοσιακό (Lachanorizo Cabbage Rice)
Chef's Menu Description
A comforting northern Greek winter staple: sweet white cabbage and rice slow-braised in Greek olive oil with sweet paprika, fresh dill, and lemon juice.
Ingredients
- • 600g white cabbage, cored and roughly shredded into ribbons
- • 200g Greek Carolina or medium-grain rice
- • 1 large onion chopped, 1 leek sliced, 1 carrot grated
- • 80ml Greek extra virgin olive oil, 1 tsp sweet paprika (καπνιστή πάπρικα)
- • 500ml hot vegetable stock, juice of 1 lemon, 1 bunch fresh dill chopped, salt and pepper
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onion, leek, and shredded cabbage with 1 tsp salt for 10-12 minutes until cabbage reduces by half and turns sweet and tender.
2
Phase 2
Stir in grated carrot, sweet paprika, and rice, coating in the olive oil for 2 minutes.
3
Phase 3
Pour in hot vegetable stock, cover with lid, and simmer gently over low heat for 15-18 minutes until rice is tender and stock is absorbed.
4
Phase 4
Stir in fresh lemon juice and chopped dill. Rest covered for 10 minutes and serve warm with feta cheese and crusty bread.