Stuffed Cabbage Leaves from Guadeloupe

Ingredients

 * 2 lbs cabbage (light ones)
 * 4 large cloves garlic
 * 1 cup uncooked rice
 * 2 tsp fresh mint
 * 1 lb minced beef
 * ¼ cup lemon juice
 * salt and pepper to taste
 * 2 oz margarine

Directions

 * 1) Core and parboil cabbage leaves until limp and easy to roll.
 * 2) Place in a colander and separate leaves.
 * 3) Slice each leaf in half on ribs.
 * 4) Leaves should be about 4"x6".
 * 5) Mix rice, margarine, meat and seasonings.
 * 6) Place 1 tbsp rice mixture along rib and spread out to the length of leaf.
 * 7) Roll as for jelly roll.
 * 8) Gently squeeze each roll when placing in pan.
 * 9) Arrange in compact rows in pot.
 * 10) Sprinkle crushed garlic between rolls and tbsp salt.
 * 11) Cover pot with water to the cabbage level.
 * 12) Put a tight lid on pot and cook on medium fire for about 15-20 minutes.
 * 13) Mash 1 clove of garlic with mint and a little salt.
 * 14) Add lemon juice and pour over the entire top of cabbage and simmer for 20 minutes.
 * 15) Or until rice is done.