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Romanian Stuffed Cabbage with Rice

Name: Romanian Stuffed Cabbage with Rice
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Romanian
Ingredients: 12 cabbage leaves; 500g ground meat; 1 cup rice; 1 onion, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 carrot, grated; 1 tsp paprika; 1 tsp dried dill; Salt and pepper to taste; Potatoes for serving

A classic Romanian dish featuring cabbage leaves stuffed with a mixture of ground meat and rice, seasoned with herbs and served with a side of potatoes.

60 minutes4 servings

Method

Blanch the cabbage leaves in boiling water until tender.
In a bowl, mix the ground meat, rice, onion, garlic, carrot, paprika, and dill.
Fill each cabbage leaf with the meat and rice mixture, then roll tightly.
Place the rolled cabbage in a pot, cover with water, and simmer for 30-40 minutes.
Serve with steamed potatoes on the side.
Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.

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