SEAFOOD CABBAGE ROLL

March 28, 2008  --  Got something to say?
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Evelyn's Kitchen By Evelyn S. BunoanHere is another original recipe that you can try this Lenten season. Before serving, garnish with a few fresh strawberries or even cherry tomatoes to create a lovely presentation.

Ingredients:
1 small head cabbage, approximately 2 pounds
10 pieces large shrimps, shelled, de-veined and chopped
5 pieces large scallops, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
5 pieces large mushrooms, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 medium size carrots, peeled and chopped
1 tablespoon tomato paste
salt and pepper
1/4 cup bread crumbs

Methods:

1. Boil the cabbage for 3 to 5 minutes or until tender. Remove from water and separate leaves. Choose the large ones and use the remaining leaves in your salad or for something else.
2. In a frying pan, cook the shrimps and scallops for about 2 minutes (do not overcook). Remove from heat, strain and save the juice.
3. Saut the onions and mushrooms together, then add the celery and carrots and cook for another 1-2 minutes. Combine the seafood and sauted vegetables, then season with salt and pepper. Add bread crumbs and blend. This constitutes your filling.
4. Stuff the cabbage leaves with about 2 tablespoons of the filling, roll the leaf completely around the filling and secure with a toothpick. Repeat the procedure until all the filling is gone. Arrange the rolls in a skillet, pour the seafood juice, tomato paste and add 1/4 cup water. Simmer for 2-3 minutes.
6. Arrange in a platter and drizzle the top with sauce. Garnish as suggested.

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Editors note: Mrs. Evelyn S. Bunoan is Owner/Master Chef, Philippine Oriental Market & Deli (with more than 29 years of service to the Filipino-American community) - 3610 Lee Highway, Arlington, Virginia; (703)528-0300; Master Chef (French cuisine), Le Cordon Bleu, London, UK; recipe creator, improviser, food stylist, cake designer, and culinary writer; kitchen-tested and mastered more than 400 recipes, and counting. Member of the International Cake Exploration Societe. Host of the cooking show Evelyns Kitchen Cooking with Friends.

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