Grandma’s Golumpki – Stuffed Polish Cabbage

It is the plural of Golabek, which derives from Golab, which means “pigeon.” It’s called pigeon because the cabbage rolls resemble the shape of a pigeon’s chest.

How do you pronounce Golumpki?
You pronounce it by saying guh-WOOMP-key.

Can you freeze Golumpki?
Yes, you can freeze them! After baking them, let them cool completely before putting them in an airtight Ziploc bag. Add a little tomato sauce to each bag and then freeze.

When you are ready to use them, place the frozen rolls and sauce in a saucepan and simmer until you have heated them all the way through.

How to make Golumpki:
This recipe has a lot of moving parts, but it’s broken down in simple steps by: