Sarmale
Romanian Cabbage Rolls
My grandmother used to make these when I was little, and they’re the best comfort food. This recipe is super easy to prepare. The hardest part is getting through rolling all of that filling, but I promise it’s worth it. Make a day of it and invite some friends and family to help!
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<h4-tag>Prepare the filling</h4-tag><span-p>
Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Sauté the onion until translucent, then add the rice and toast for 1 minute.
Add the pork, salt, pepper, parsley, dill, and onion mixture to a large bowl and mix well. (Use salt sparingly—the cabbage leaves are brined.)
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<h4-tag>Roll the filling</h4-tag><span-p>
Remove the cabbage leaves from the brine. You can soak them in water beforehand to draw out some of the salt.
Cut each leaf in half, fill each piece with a few tbsp of the meat mixture, and roll, nice and tight.
Repeat until all the filling has been used.
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<h4-tag>Assemble and bake the rolls</h4-tag><span-p>
Preheat oven to 375℉/190℃.
Chop up the remaining cabbage leaves and add them to a large pot or deep roasting dish with a lid.
Arrange all the rolls over the chopped cabbage and disperse the bacon evenly among the rolls.
Pour the tomato juice over the rolls and top up with some water, if needed, to ensure the rolls are covered with liquid.
Cover the pot with a lid or foil and bake for 2 hours, then remove the cover and cook for another 1 ½-2 hours.
Serve hot with a side of sour cream.</span-p>
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