World Flavors Cookbook

Sarmale (Cabbage Rolls)

Small cabbage or vine leaves stuffed with a mixture of minced meat, rice, and herbs.

Cuisine: Moldova

Ingredients

• pickled cabbage leaves (varză acră), ground pork and beef, rice, onions, tomato sauce, dill, parsley, sour cream

Instructions

1. Prepare filling with meat, rice, and onions
2. Roll small amounts in cabbage leaves
3. Layer in a pot with tomato sauce
4. Simmer for 2 hours
5. Serve with sour cream