Bulgarian · Bulgaria
Bulgarian Sarma with Creamy Sauce
A classic Bulgarian dish of rolled cabbage leaves filled with rice and meat, served with a rich white sauce.
60 minutes4 servings

Ingredients
Method
- Blanch cabbage leaves in boiling water for 2-3 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, cook ground pork until browned. Add onions and garlic, and cook until softened.
- Stir in cooked rice, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Lay a cabbage leaf on a flat surface, place a spoonful of the mixture in the center, and roll tightly.
- Arrange the stuffed leaves in a pot, seam side down. Add 1 cup water and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, mix sour cream, milk, flour, and butter. Cook over low heat until thickened.
- Serve the stuffed leaves with the white sauce on the side.
- Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.