This is the kind of food that I enjoy making with family and friends who love to cook. I set out small stations for filling and rolling the cabbage rolls and then cook them together in a large pot. And when I need to do this by myself, it is still one of the most relaxing ways to pull my attention away from the everyday hustle and bustle of life.
If you end up with extra filling for whatever reason (maybe you got tired of making the rolls; I’ve been there and done that), then make the cigar-shaped logs and bread them using the same technique and breading mix used for the Golden Za’atar Onion Rings and present them as vegetarian croquettes to your dinner guests.
The sweetness of the miso balances the complexity of Hazy Little Thing IPA’ s bitter notes. The apples compliment the beer’s fruit forward flavor, while the caramelization of the pork enhance its malt characters.
This wintry, satisfying dish can be made with store-bought fresh egg noodles or, if you have time, you can make your own.