4. Cabbage Alternatives
Now this tip may seem a little controversial, but if you’re making stuffed leaves, then it’s true – you don’t need cabbage to make this recipe. Polish, Jewish, and Greek stuffed cabbage recipes typically call for only the leaves.
Kale and chard make a pleasant change to this meal, they both offer a firm leaf that cooks in the same amount of time as cabbage leaves. While this tip won’t work if you’re cooking whole stuffed cabbage, substituting your cabbage for other leafy greens is a great idea for stuffed leaf wrap recipes.
Savoy cabbage remains our top choice for any stuffed cabbage recipe, but you can experiment with any leaves you like. Savoy cabbage is crunchier and sweeter than regular varieties – but it costs a little bit extra when it’s time to pay at the checkout line. Still, we think that spending a few extra cents is a worthwhile exercise when you consider the final result of the perfect stuffed cabbage.