Romanian Sarmale, Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

1. 1

   Peel the cabbage leaves one by one, cut them in half if they are too big and remove the stork.

2. 2

   Chop the onion and carrot and fry them in a bit of oil with the rice.

3. 3

   Mix the mince meat with the egg, fried onion, the slice of bread and a pinch of salt(be careful not to put a lot of salt because the sour cabbage is already salted).

4. 4

   Place a tbsp of meat on the cabbage leaf and roll it tight then push the ends in with your finger.

5. 5

   Chop the rest of the cabbage you didn't use sprinkling half of it on the bottom of the pan then add the tomato paste and sliced bacon.

6. 6

   Put the cabbage rolls in the pan.

7. 7

   Cover the cabbage rolls with water then sprinkle the bael leaves, peppercorns and the rest of the chopped cabbage.

8. 8

   Cover the pan with a lid and let it simmer for 1 hour or until the cabbage it's softened.

9. 9

   Serve with mamaliga and a chilly.

10. 10

    ENJOY!

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.