Romanian · Romania
Cabbage-Wrapped Pork and Rice Rolls with Fermented Dough and Broth Simmer
Cabbage rolls filled with a mixture of pork and rice, wrapped in a fermented dough and simmered in a tangy tomato sauce.
1440 minutes6 servings

Ingredients
Method
- Shred the cabbage and set aside.
- In a bowl, mix ground pork, cooked rice, onion, garlic, tomato paste, caraway seeds, salt, and pepper.
- Prepare the fermented dough by combining active sourdough starter, salt, and flour until a smooth dough forms. Let it ferment for 24 hours at room temperature.
- After fermentation, divide the dough into small portions and roll each into a thin circle.
- Lay a cabbage leaf flat, place a spoonful of the pork and rice mixture in the center, wrap it in the dough, and secure with a toothpick.
- In a large pot, arrange the wrapped cabbage in a single layer, add water or broth, and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours until the cabbage is tender.
- Serve warm, optionally with sour cream or mashed potatoes.
- Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.





