Description
Sarmale românești is a traditional Romanian dish made of cabbage rolls stuffed with a mixture of minced meat, rice, and spices. It’s a staple in Romanian cuisine, often served during holidays and special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large cabbage head
- 500g minced pork
- 200g rice
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 500ml water or broth
Instructions
- Boil the cabbage head until leaves soften. Peel off leaves carefully.
- Mix minced pork, rice, chopped onion, tomato paste, salt, pepper, and thyme in a bowl.
- Place a spoonful of the mixture on each cabbage leaf and roll tightly.
- Layer the rolls in a pot, adding bay leaf between layers.
- Pour water or broth over the rolls until covered.
- Simmer on low heat for 2 hours.
- Serve hot with sour cream.
Notes
- Use sauerkraut for a tangier flavor.
- Add smoked meat for extra richness.
- Let it rest for 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Romanian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 rolls
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: sarmale românești, Romanian cabbage rolls, traditional Romanian food