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Classic Sarmale with Pork and Rice

Name: Classic Sarmale with Pork and Rice
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Eastern European
Ingredients: 10 large cabbage leaves; 1 lb ground pork; 1/2 lb ground beef; 1 cup cooked rice; 1/2 cup finely chopped onion; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/4 cup tomato paste

A traditional dish of cabbage rolls filled with a savory pork and rice mixture.

90 minutes6 servings

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Method

Blanch the cabbage leaves in boiling water until tender, then set aside.
In a large bowl, mix pork, beef, rice, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and tomato paste.
Place a handful of the mixture in the center of each cabbage leaf, roll tightly, and secure with a toothpick.
Arrange the rolled cabbage in a pot, cover with water, and simmer for 1.5 hours.
Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.

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