Romanian Sarmale, Stuffed Cabbage Rolls – a delicious recipe with sour cabbage, beef, risotto rice, egg, carrot, bread. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
Meat & Poultry
Servings:persons
1
Peel the cabbage leaves one by one, cut them in half if they are too big and remove the stork.
2
Chop the onion and carrot and fry them in a bit of oil with the rice.
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
Place a tbsp of meat on the cabbage leaf and roll it tight then push the ends in with your finger.
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
Put the cabbage rolls in the pan.
7
Cover the cabbage rolls with water then sprinkle the bael leaves, peppercorns and the rest of the chopped cabbage.
8
Cover the pan with a lid and let it simmer for 1 hour or until the cabbage it's softened.
9
Serve with mamaliga and a chilly.
10
ENJOY!
1075
kcal
Calories
33
g
Fat
134
g
Carbs
73
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
No additional tips available.
No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 sour cabbage, 500 g beef mince, 6 tablespoons risotto rice, 1 egg, and more.
Yes, Romanian Sarmale, Stuffed Cabbage Rolls falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.
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