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Căpățâni cu roșii și brânză și mămăligă

A classic Romanian dish of stuffed cabbage leaves with a mix of tomatoes, cheese, and polenta.

40 minutes4 servings
Căpățâni cu roșii și brânză și mămăligă
Photo: User:Themightyquill · CC BY-SA 2.5

Ingredients

Method

  1. Blanch cabbage leaves in salted boiling water until tender, 5-7 minutes.
  2. In a bowl, mix diced tomatoes, grated cheese, cooked polenta, and chopped herbs.
  3. Place a spoonful of the mixture in the center of each cabbage leaf, roll tightly, and secure with toothpicks.
  4. Arrange rolled cabbage in a pot, cover with water, and simmer over medium heat for 25-30 minutes.

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