Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['low_calorie'], recipe: core head of cabbage. blanch in boiling water until leaves are soft enough to remove. separate leaves and cut off any stiff parts of the core remaining. combine filling ingredients and form into small meatballs. stuff cabbage leaves with meatballs, folding leaves into secure packages. fasten with toothpicks if needed. combine sauce ingredients and bring to a simmer. add cabbage packages and add enough water to cover. cook over a low flame at a simmer for 1 hour.

Target recipe: put the ketchup and ginger ale into a large soup pot and bring to the boil. add the cabbage. mix the rest of the ingredients. wet hands and form large balls, place gently into the boiling cabbage in the pot. bring to the boil, turn heat down, cover and let simmer for 1 1/2 hours. serve with something to mop up the juices.