Malfouf (Stuffed Cabbage Leaves with Lamb)

Malfouf Stuffed Cabbage Leaves with Lamb is a dish that begins long before it reaches the plate. The cabbage leaves are chosen for their light colour and softness, then blanched just enough to make them pliable. On the counter sits a bowl of minced lamb mixed with rice, tomato, garlic and a blend of Lebanese spices that fill the air with warmth. One by one, each leaf is filled by hand, rolled tightly and arranged in a large pot lined with lemon slices and garlic.

As the pot simmers gently, the scent of lemon and lamb fills the kitchen. The juices from the meat mingle with the tangy broth, infusing the rice until every grain carries the essence of home cooking. The texture is delicate, the flavour balanced between savoury and citrus, and the craftsmanship in each roll tells its own story.

This dish captures the heart of Lebanese comfort food: humble ingredients transformed by patience and care. Every batch is hand-prepared with halal lamb, seasoned to perfection and slow-cooked in small quantities. The result is a meal that feels both refined and familiar, served warm and bursting with heritage. Whether enjoyed as part of a larger meze or on its own, Malfouf Stuffed Cabbage Leaves with Lamb is the kind of food that brings people together, made with the same love and attention that define every dish from our kitchen.

Ingredients (approx. 50 pieces):
Cabbage leaves, minced lamb, rice, tomato, garlic, lemon, olive oil, salt, pepper, mixed Lebanese spices.

Serving size: Each platter includes around 50 stuffed cabbage rolls, prepared fresh and slow-cooked to serve 16–20 guests.