Romanian · Romania
Cabbage-Wrapped Pork and Rice Rolls with Beef Broth Simmer
Sarmale are traditional Romanian stuffed cabbage rolls filled with a mixture of ground pork and rice, cooked in a savory sauce.
150 minutes4 servings

Ingredients
Method
- Remove the outer leaves of the cabbage and blanch them in boiling water until tender.
- In a bowl, mix ground pork, rice, chopped onion, garlic, tomato paste, salt, and pepper.
- Place a cabbage leaf on a flat surface, add a spoonful of the meat mixture, roll it tightly, and secure with a toothpick.
- In a large pot, layer the rolled cabbage, add beef broth, and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours until the cabbage is tender and the flavors are well combined.
- Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.