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Romanian Yellow Sauce Cabbage Rolls
A variation of traditional sarmale with a distinct yellow sauce and fresh green toppings.
Ingredients
Method
- Shred the cabbage and set aside.
- In a bowl, mix ground pork, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Roll the cabbage leaves around the meat mixture and place them in a pot.
- In a separate pan, melt butter and stir in flour to make a roux.
- Add chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Stir in sour cream and cook for 2 minutes.
- Pour the yellow sauce over the cabbage rolls and simmer for 40 minutes.
- Garnish with parsley and dill before serving.
- Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.
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