Name: Traditional Macedonian Sarma
Total time: 150 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Macedonian
Ingredients: 12 large cabbage leaves; 500g ground pork; 200g ground beef; 1 cup cooked rice; 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp paprika; 1 tsp caraway seeds; Salt and pepper to taste; 2 cups beef broth; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1/2 cup sour milk

Stuffed cabbage rolls filled with a mixture of minced meat, rice, and spices, served with homemade sour milk.

Method

Blanch cabbage leaves in boiling water for 2-3 minutes, then cool and set aside.
In a bowl, mix ground pork, beef, rice, onion, garlic, paprika, caraway, salt, and pepper.
Place 2-3 tablespoons of the meat mixture on each cabbage leaf, roll tightly, and place in a pot.
Add beef broth, sour cream, and enough water to cover the rolls. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 1.5-2 hours until the cabbage is tender.
Just before serving, stir in sour milk and let it warm through.
Serve hot with a side of polenta or mashed potatoes.
Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.