Name: Sweet-and-Sour Stuffed Mustard Cabbage
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 2 3/4 hr
Yield: Makes 6 main-course servings
Ingredients: 1 large onion (1 lb), halved and thinly sliced crosswise; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 (28- to 32-oz) can whole tomatoes including juice; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 3 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar; 1/2 cup dried sour cherries; 2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 2 lb wrapped-heart mustard cabbage (2 heads); 1 lb ground chuck (preferably not lean); 3 tablespoons long-grain rice; 3 tablespoons water; 1/4 cup grated onion; 2 teaspoons salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

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Sweet-and-Sour Stuffed Mustard CabbageRita Maas

There are several varieties of mustard cabbage; for this recipe we used wrapped-heart mustard cabbage, also called swatow or dai gai choy. Sharp and pungent when raw, mustard cabbage sweetens and mellows with wilting and slow cooking. Try serving this dish with mashed potatoes, which go very well with the gravylike tomato sauce the stuffed cabbage is cooked in.

Cooks' note:

• Stuffed cabbage rolls can be cooked 2 days ahead and cooled, uncovered, then chilled, covered. Reheat before serving.

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