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Romanian Sarmale with Polenta
Cabbage leaves stuffed with a meat and rice mixture, served with a side of creamy polenta.
Ingredients
Method
- In a bowl, mix ground beef, pork, rice, salt, and pepper.
- Place a spoonful of the mixture in the center of each cabbage leaf.
- Roll the leaves tightly and place them in a pot.
- Add lemon juice, olive oil, and enough water to cover the leaves.
- Cover and simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
- Cook polenta according to package instructions.
- Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.
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