Golumpki (Polish Cabbage Rolls)

Community Kitchen Spotlight: Recipe Winner

A hearty, traditional dish made with love and creativity! This comforting classic—also known as Golumpki—was submitted for this month’s ID Food Hub Chopped Challenge, using ingredients like turkey, eggs, cabbage, and tomatoes provided right from the Hub.

Rolled, baked, and sauced to perfection, this dish is a beautiful example of how tradition meets nourishment.

Ingredients

Filling:

• 1 lb ground turkey

• 2 cups cooked rice

• 1–2 eggs

• Chopped onion

• Garlic, paprika, Worcestershire sauce to taste

Tomato Sauce:

• 1 can of fire-roasted tomatoes

• 1 can of tomato soup

Instructions

• Mix turkey, rice, eggs, onion, and spices for the filling.

• Boil a whole cabbage, peeling leaves off as they soften.

• Remove thick stems, place filling in leaves, and roll like burritos.

• Layer rolls seam-side down in a baking dish with tomato sauce on the bottom and top.

• Cover and bake at 325°F for about 1 hour, or until meat is fully cooked.

• Optional: sprinkle with cheese before serving!

💬 “Turkey, eggs, cabbage, canned tomatoes, rice—all came from the ID Food Hub.”

🌿 This recipe truly represents what the Food Hub is all about—feeding families, honoring culture, and creating joy from what’s available.