This Polish-style main cooks cabbage, barley, and beef sausage into a hearty rustic supper.
15 min prep 35 min cook
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Rinse the barley and soak it in cold water for 10 minutes, then drain.
Slice the beef sausage into half-moons and saute it in a wide pot in 1 tablespoon of oil for 4 minutes until the fat renders, then lift it out with a slotted spoon and set aside.
Melt the butter in the same fat, soften the chopped onion for 5 minutes until pink, then add the garlic and stir for 30 seconds.
Toast the bay leaf, allspice, caraway seeds, and paprika for 30 seconds until fragrant, then add the tomato paste and stir for 1 more minute.
Add the chopped cabbage and cook for 5 minutes until it wilts, then add the barley, water, salt, black pepper, and marjoram and bring to a boil; cover and cook over low heat for 25 minutes.
Return the beef sausage to the pot and cook together for 5 more minutes, then remove from the heat, rest for 5 minutes, and serve.
💡 Tip: Rinsing the barley in cold water for 10 minutes before adding it removes excess starch and keeps the grains separate. Searing the beef sausage first to render its fat adds both flavor and a natural cooking fat; add the caraway seeds at the same time as the bay leaf.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot, with rye bread and a spoonful of yogurt or smetana (sour cream) on the side. You can sprinkle parsley on top.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~318
kcal calories
15
g protein
26
g carbs
17
g fat
6.5g
Sugar
11.8g
Fiber
1196.5mg
Sodium
10.3g
Saturated fat
⚠️ Nutrition data match is limited for this recipe (75%); values are estimates.
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Strong satiety, counts as a main meal
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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