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Vegetarian Sarmale with Mushroom and Rice Filling

Name: Vegetarian Sarmale with Mushroom and Rice Filling
Total time: 150 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Romanian
Ingredients: 12 large cabbage leaves; 200g mushrooms, finely chopped; 1 cup cooked rice; 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp caraway seeds; salt and pepper to taste; 2 cups vegetable broth

A plant-based version of Romanian sarmale using mushrooms and rice instead of meat, offering a rich and hearty alternative.

150 minutes6 servings

Vegetarian Sarmale with Mushroom and Rice Filling — Photo: Danielpaulciobanu · CC BY-SA 4.0

Method

Blanch cabbage leaves in boiling water for 2 minutes, then drain and set aside.
In a bowl, mix mushrooms, cooked rice, onion, garlic, caraway seeds, salt, and pepper.
Lay a cabbage leaf flat, place a spoonful of the mixture in the center, roll tightly, and secure with a toothpick.
Arrange the rolled cabbage in a large pot, pour in vegetable broth, and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours until the cabbage is tender.

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