Bosnian · Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnian Sarma
A traditional Bosnian dish made with cabbage leaves filled with a mixture of rice and ground meat.
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Ingredients
Method
- In a bowl, mix rice, ground beef, onion, olive oil, parsley, and water.
- Place a cabbage leaf on a flat surface, shiny side down.
- Add a tablespoon of the rice and meat mixture to the center of the leaf.
- Fold the sides of the leaf over the filling and roll it up tightly.
- Place the rolled sarma in a pot, add tomato sauce, and simmer for 30-40 minutes.
- Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.
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