Egyptian · beginner
Egyptian Tomato And Dill Spiced Rice Cabbage Skillet
A fast one-pot version of Egyptian stuffed cabbage rolls, featuring tender cabbage ribbons cooked with rice, fresh dill, cilantro, and garlic tomato broth.
- PREP TIME
- 15 min
- COOK TIME
- 25 min
- SERVES
- 4
LET’S MAKE IT
Step by step
- 01
Heat olive oil in a wide pot or deep skillet over medium heat and sauté finely chopped onion for 4 minutes until golden.
- 02
Stir in minced garlic, tomato paste, and ground coriander, cooking for 1 minute until tomato paste darkens slightly.
- 03
Add sliced cabbage ribbons and cook for 4 minutes until slightly wilted.
- 04
Pour in rinsed rice and vegetable stock, stirring well to combine with cabbage and aromatics.
- 05
Bring mixture to a boil, cover tightly, reduce heat to low, and cook undisturbed for 15 minutes.
- 06
Remove from heat, fold in chopped fresh dill and fresh cilantro, and let rest covered for 5 minutes before fluffing and serving.
A LITTLE KITCHEN KNOW-HOW
Herb Fluffing
Folding tender fresh herbs into cooked grains right after resting retains aromatic essential oils without overcooking them.
Notes from the kitchen
- Fresh herbs added at the end preserve their vibrant color and signature Egyptian herb flavor profile.
- Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Egyptian; regional versions vary.
- Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.
