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Sarmale with a Twist
A variation of traditional Romanian cabbage rolls with added mushrooms and a tangy sauce.
Ingredients
Method
- Blanch cabbage leaves in boiling water for 2-3 minutes to soften.
- In a bowl, mix ground pork, cooked rice, chopped onion, garlic, mushrooms, caraway seeds, salt, and pepper.
- Place a handful of the mixture in the center of each cabbage leaf, roll tightly, and secure with a toothpick.
- In a large pot, heat oil, add the rolled cabbage, and pour in tomato sauce.
- Cover and simmer on low heat for 1.5-2 hours until the cabbage is tender.
- Before serving, stir in sour cream into the sauce for a tangy finish.
- Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.
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