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Mulgikapsad

Sauerkraut braised with barley and pork, Estonia's national dish.

Prep15 min
Cook2 h 40 min
Total2 h 55 min
Serves6
DifficultyMedium
Per serving928 kcal
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EstoniaMain courseDairy-freeNut-free

Ingredients

For 6 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.

  • Sauerkraut (hapukapsas)1 kg
  • Onion1
  • Brown sugar1 tbsp
  • Caraway1 tsp
  • Water400 ml
  • Salt1 tsp
  • Pearl barley (kruup)300 g
  • Fatty pork (belly or shoulder), cubed800 g

Method

  1. SauerkrautBraise sauerkraut with onion, caraway, sugar and water 1 1/2 hours until soft.
  2. PorkAdd the pork and barley; simmer 1 hour more until thick.
  3. ServeServe with boiled potatoes and sour cream.

Nutrition per serving

Calories928 kcal
Protein19.5 g
Carbohydrates53.4 g
Fat71.5 g
Fibre12.5 g
Sugar9.0 g
Sodium475 mg
Saturated fat25.4 g
Serving sizeabout 420 g

Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.

Allergens

Contains Wheat / gluten.

Quick answers

How long does Mulgikapsad take to make?

About 2 h 55 min in total: 15 min of preparation and 2 h 40 min of cooking.

How many calories are in Mulgikapsad?

About 928 kcal per serving, with 20 g of protein. The recipe makes 6 servings of about 420 g each.

Which allergens does Mulgikapsad contain?

Based on its ingredients it contains Wheat / gluten. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.

Where is Mulgikapsad from?

Mulgikapsad is a main course from Estonia. Sauerkraut braised with barley and pork, Estonia's national dish.

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