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Cumin and Coriander Spice Căpățâni cu roșii și brânză și mămăligă

A warm and aromatic spice blend that adds a subtle Middle Eastern flair to the cabbage rolls.

42 minutes4 servings
Cumin and Coriander Spice Căpățâni cu roșii și brânză și mămăligă
Photo: User:Themightyquill · CC BY-SA 2.5

Ingredients

Method

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

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