Romanian · Romania
Apuseni Style Sarmale
A variation of cabbage rolls with a distinct regional flavor from the Apuseni Mountains.
120 minutes4 servings

Ingredients
Method
- Prepare cabbage leaves by blanching in boiling water.
- In a bowl, combine beef, bulgur, onion, garlic, caraway seeds, salt, and pepper.
- Place the mixture on each cabbage leaf, roll tightly, and secure with a toothpick.
- Put the rolls in a pot, add pork broth, and cook on low heat for 2 hours.
- Serve with a dollop of sour cream and a slice of bread.
- Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.