Finely crumble the toast bread. Coarsely grate beetroot and gherkins. Peel and finely dice onion. Knead beefsteak mince, bread, beetroot, gherkins and egg. Season with salt and pepper.
Form 8 meatballs from the dough. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a coated pan and fry the meatballs in it at low heat for about 10 minutes. Clean, wash and cut the Chinese cabbage into strips.
Heat the rest of the oil in a pot and steam the Chinese cabbage and caraway for about 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Arrange the meatballs and Chinese cabbage vegetables on plates and pour a dash of sour cream over each.
Garnish with beetroot, gherkin and parsley. Boiled potatoes taste good with it.