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Classic Romanian Cabbage Rolls with Creamy Sauce

A traditional Romanian dish of cabbage rolls served with a creamy sauce and polenta.

90 minutes6 servings
Classic Romanian Cabbage Rolls with Creamy Sauce
Photo: Korinna · CC0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Shred the cabbage and set aside.
  2. In a bowl, mix ground pork, beef, onion, garlic, rice, salt, and pepper.
  3. Roll the cabbage leaves around the meat mixture.
  4. Place the rolls in a pot, add tomato sauce, and simmer for 1 hour.
  5. In a separate pot, cook polenta with milk and butter until thick.
  6. Serve the cabbage rolls with the creamy sauce and polenta.
  7. Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.

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