Sarmale - Romanian Cabbage Rolls Recipe
2 medium cabbages
Remove core
Enough boiling water to almost cover the cabbage 1 tbsp (17g) salt
5-6 thyme sprigs
2 dill sprigs
core side down
cook over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes
Turn and gently remove leaves
When they become tender remove and let them cool
4 medium onions (500g)
5 tbsp (70g) vegetable oil
Cook onion over medium heat until soft and glossy
2 tsp (4g) paprika
¼ cup (65g) tomato paste
Stir and remove from heat to cool slightly
1 ¼ cup (250g) long grain rice,rinsed and drained
1 pound (450g) ground pork
¼ pound (110g) ground beef
½ cup (25g) chopped dill
1 ½ tsp (7g) salt
1 ½ tsp (5g) pepper
Stir well to combine
Trim main leaf vein
Cut the cabbage leaf in smaller pieces
Chop the remaining cabbage veins and centers
½ tsp (3g) salt
2 tbsp chopped dill
freshly ground black pepper
7-8 thyme sprigs
Place half of the chopped cabbage
2-3 dill sprigs
Place 1/2 to 1 tbsp of filling and roll
place seam side down
Put the rest of the chopped cabbage on top of the rolls
1 can (400g) diced tomatoes
½ pound (230g) smoked pork ribs
Pour salted water The cabbage rolls should be almost covered with liquid
Cover and bring to boil
Reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 hour
Serve with polenta and sour cream