SARMALE (STUFFED CABBAGE OR VINE LEAVES)
This recipe is a very traditional Moldovan recipe. My mother and my grandmother used to cook it at almost every Moldovan holy day and sometimes on a casual day. I love it! If you cannot find parsley root, you may substitute parsnip or turnip.
Provided by RodicaG
Categories Main Dish Recipes Stuffed Main Dish Recipes Stuffed Cabbage
Time 1h45m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place rice in a medium bowl, and pour boiling water over it. Let soak for 15 minutes, then drain.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the carrots, parsley roots, onions and tomato paste. Cook and stir until the vegetables are tender. Transfer the vegetables to the bowl with the rice.
- Heat 2 more tablespoons of oil in the same skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork, and cook for about 2 minutes, just until browned on the outside. Transfer to the bowl with the rice and vegetables; season with dill and black pepper. Stir until everything is well blended. Set the mixture aside to cool.
- Carefully remove the leaves from the head of cabbage, and place them in a large pot with about 2 inches of water. Bring to a boil, and cook for 5 to 10 minutes, until tender and flexible.
- Remove the cabbage leaves from the pot, but leave enough in the bottom to cover. On each of the remaining leaves, place about 2 tablespoons of the pork and rice mixture in the center, and wrap the leaf around to cover. Place the stuffed cabbage leaves into the pot.
- When the pot is full, place a few boiled cabbage leaves over the top. Pour boiling water into the pot to cover the cabbage rolls, and place over medium-low heat. Cover, and simmer for about 30 minutes, until the rice is tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 917.4 calories, Carbohydrate 126.5 g, Cholesterol 104.4 mg, Fat 21.3 g, Fiber 11 g, Protein 54 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 275.4 mg, Sugar 15.3 g
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Carole Baumgartner
[email protected]I thought these stuffed cabbage rolls were just okay. I've had better.
Thickwitit
[email protected]I wasn't sure how I would like these stuffed cabbage rolls, but I was pleasantly surprised. They were really good.
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[email protected]These stuffed cabbage rolls are the best I've ever had. I highly recommend them.
Axel Rivera
[email protected]I've made these stuffed cabbage rolls several times now and they're always a hit.
Tarmante Saidou
[email protected]These stuffed cabbage rolls are a must-try. They're so flavorful and delicious.
Li Si
[email protected]I'm so glad I tried this recipe. The stuffed cabbage rolls were amazing!
MD ABDULLAH -AL- MAMUN
[email protected]These stuffed cabbage rolls were a hit at my party. Everyone loved them!
INDIA Jansen
[email protected]The sarmale were delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and they came out perfect.
Perry Pacely
[email protected]These stuffed cabbage rolls were easy to make and they turned out great. I will definitely be making them again.
Joj miya123
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of cabbage, but I really enjoyed these stuffed cabbage rolls. The filling was flavorful and the cabbage leaves were cooked perfectly.
Killer Bunny
[email protected]These stuffed cabbage rolls were a bit more work than I expected, but they were worth it. They were so delicious and everyone at my dinner party raved about them.
Himal Bc
[email protected]I made these stuffed cabbage rolls for a party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them! I especially liked the addition of the bacon in the filling.
Bait Ullah
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The stuffed cabbage rolls were so flavorful and juicy. I served them with mashed potatoes and gravy and they were a hit with my family.
pappuyadav pinto
[email protected]I've never had sarmale before, but I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed it. The flavors were complex and the cabbage leaves were tender. I'll definitely be making this again.
Muhammad ahmad Ahmad
[email protected]These stuffed cabbage rolls were delicious! The filling was flavorful and the cabbage leaves were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.