Combine all the stuffing ingredients in a large bowl and mix well. Set aside.
Remove the outer leaves of the cabbages and trim them into round shapes. Blanch the leaves in boiling salted water for about 1½ minutes, then plunge them into iced water and pat them dry.
Divide the stuffing into 12 portions. Place a large cabbage leaf flat, put about 70% of one portion of the filling in the centre, then add a medium leaf and the remaining stuffing, and top with a small leaf. Wrap tightly in cling film into a neat ball.
Place the wrapped parcels in a steamer and cook for about 1 hour.
In a large pan, heat olive oil and sauté the onion, carrot, celeriac, leek, garlic, thyme, and bacon for about 30 minutes.
Add the chopped fresh tomatoes, tomato purée, and tomato juice. Simmer for another 20 minutes.
To make the Gastrique:
Caramelise the sugar in a separate pan, then add the white wine vinegar and reduce gently to a light syrup.
Stir this into the tomato sauce and pass the sauce through a mouli or ricer for a smooth texture.
Combine all the stuffing ingredients in a large bowl and mix well. Set aside.
Remove the outer leaves of the cabbages and trim them into round shapes. Blanch the leaves in boiling salted water for about 1½ minutes, then plunge them into iced water and pat them dry.
Divide the stuffing into 12 portions. Place a large cabbage leaf flat, put about 70% of one portion of the filling in the centre, then add a medium leaf and the remaining stuffing, and top with a small leaf. Wrap tightly in cling film into a neat ball.
Place the wrapped parcels in a steamer and cook for about 1 hour.
In a large pan, heat olive oil and sauté the onion, carrot, celeriac, leek, garlic, thyme, and bacon for about 30 minutes.
Add the chopped fresh tomatoes, tomato purée, and tomato juice. Simmer for another 20 minutes.
To make the Gastrique:
Caramelise the sugar in a separate pan, then add the white wine vinegar and reduce gently to a light syrup.
Stir this into the tomato sauce and pass the sauce through a mouli or ricer for a smooth texture.
