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Cabbage-Wrapped Pork and Rice Rolls

Name: Cabbage-Wrapped Pork and Rice Rolls
Total time: 150 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Romanian
Ingredients: 1 head green cabbage; 1 pound ground pork; 1 cup cooked rice; 1/2 cup finely chopped onion; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

A traditional Romanian dish of cabbage rolls filled with a mixture of pork, rice, and spices, slow-cooked to perfection.

150 minutes6 servings

Method

Shred the cabbage and blanch in boiling water for 5 minutes, then drain.
In a bowl, mix pork, rice, onion, paprika, caraway, salt, and pepper.
Place a cabbage leaf on a flat surface, add a spoonful of the mixture, roll tightly, and secure with a toothpick.
Arrange the rolls in a pot, cover with water, and simmer for 1.5-2 hours.
Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.

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