Rolada z modrą kapustą

01 / ABOUT THE DISH

About the dish

An authentic Silesian dish, rolada z modrą kapustą is a beef roulade served with a side of cooked red cabbage and potato dumplings. Traditionally, the beef roulade is filled with pickled cucumbers, bacon, sausages, onions, and mustard. It is first fried and then cooked in a sauce with spices and onions. Cooked modrą kapustą, or red cabbage, is lightly fried with onions and bacon, and then tossed with grated apples, vinegar, pepper, and salt. Also known as kluski śląskie, Silesian potato dumplings consist of boiled potatoes, flour, eggs, and salt. The beef roulade is served on a large plate with the cooked red cabbage and potato dumplings on the side, all drizzled with the cooking sauce and topped with freshly chopped dill. The dish is traditionally eaten on Sundays for dinner, but it is also often served at wedding receptions. It can be found in restaurants throughout the Silesian region.