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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
Cabbage-Wrapped Pork and Rice Rolls with Beef Broth Simmer
Photo: Chainwit. · CC BY 4.0

Ingredients

Method

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

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