Name: Vegetarian Sarmale with Rice and Mushrooms
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Romanian
Ingredients: 1 large cabbage; 200g cooked rice; 100g mushrooms, chopped; 1 onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/2 tsp thyme; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1/2 cup water

Vegetarian Sarmale with Rice and Mushrooms

A vegetarian version of the traditional dish using rice, mushrooms, and herbs, served with a side of sour cream.

90 minutes6 servings

Method

Remove the outer leaves of the cabbage and blanch them in boiling water for 2-3 minutes to soften.
In a bowl, mix the cooked rice, mushrooms, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and thyme.
Lay a cabbage leaf flat and place a spoonful of the vegetable mixture in the center.
Roll the cabbage leaf tightly and secure with a toothpick if needed.
Repeat with the remaining leaves and filling.
Place the rolled cabbage in a pot, add the sour cream and water, and cover.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1-1.5 hours until the cabbage is tender.
Serve warm with additional sour cream on the side.