{"id":8764,"date":"2020-11-05T07:03:06","date_gmt":"2020-11-05T05:03:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/viikonviini.fi\/portuguese-wines-%e2%9d%a4%ef%b8%8f-finnish-cabbage-casserole\/"},"modified":"2026-07-01T11:26:59","modified_gmt":"2026-07-01T08:26:59","slug":"portuguese-wines-%e2%9d%a4%ef%b8%8f-finnish-cabbage-casserole","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/viikonviini.fi\/en\/portuguese-wines-%e2%9d%a4%ef%b8%8f-finnish-cabbage-casserole\/","title":{"rendered":"Portuguese wines \u2764\ufe0f Finnish cabbage casserole"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

There are dishes that are easy to make and improve as they sit, so they’re at their best just as they run out. Cabbage casserole serves as a delicious reminder of this, especially as a timely and everyday autumn dish. Cabbage casserole has richness and spiciness. Additional nuances to the cabbage casserole come from earthy Portuguese white and red wines Herdade Sao Miguel Colheita Seleccionada Red<\/a><\/strong> and Herdade Sao Miguel Colheita Seleccionada White<\/a><\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n

Alentejo wines taste great with cabbage casserole<\/h2>\n\n

Pairing food and wine is always a timely and challenging task. The wine choice seeks balancing flavor elements for the softness and richness of the cabbage casserole, as well as its subtle roasted and slightly sweet nuance. Balanced and earthy wine companions can be found from Portugal’s Alentejo region. With the roasted and soft, delicious cabbage casserole, both white and red wines taste great\u2014wines with berry notes and aromatics, strength and fresh acidity. <\/p>\n\n

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1 kg white cabbage2 onions400 g ground meat1 dl pearl rice3 tbsp syrup1 vegetable stock cube5 dl water1.5 tsp salt0.5 tsp black peppergarlic powdera little butterlingonberries for serving<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n

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Shred the cabbage and let it soften briefly in boiling water. Chop the onion finely and brown with the ground meat. Let it saut\u00e9 for a moment, season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. In a greased baking dish, layer cabbage, rice, ground meat, and drizzle a little syrup between the layers. Add the vegetable stock and place a few pats of butter on top. Bake in the oven at 200 degrees for about two hours. <\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Herdade Sao Miguel Colheita Seleccionada Red<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Alentejo’s gift to the world!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This wine has a flavor profile that is full-bodied, medium-tannin, with boysenberry, peppery, and herbal notes. In addition to cabbage casserole, it pairs excellently with lamb, veal, game, cheeses, and grilled delicacies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Herdade Sao Miguel Colheita Seleccionada White<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Portugal’s most recognizable bottle<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This wine has a flavor profile that is dry, acidic, tropical fruit-forward, floral, and mineral. A lovely wine with cabbage casserole, but it also pairs brilliantly with fish dishes, shellfish, salads, and aged cheeses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Recipe and food photos: Heikki Remes www.viinimies.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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