Sarma
Description
Sarma is a beloved Eastern European staple featuring tender cabbage leaves tightly wrapped around a savory filling of ground pork, beef, and rice. This comforting dish offers a perfect balance of textures, from the soft, melt-in-your-mouth cabbage to the hearty, spiced meat mixture inside. Slow-simmered in a rich tomato and bacon broth, the flavors meld together to create a deeply satisfying meal. It is an ideal choice for family dinners, holiday gatherings, or cozy weeknight suppers. While traditionally labor-intensive, the result is a warm, home-style comfort food that pairs beautifully with crusty bread or simple sides.Ingredients
Directions
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Remove bruised leaves from cabbage heads and cut out the center core.
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Pour boiling water over the cabbages to soften the leaves for peeling.
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Meanwhile, saut&# 195;© chopped bacon and onion until the bacon is done.
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Add half of the tomato soup to the bacon and onion mixture.
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In a large bowl, beat eggs and add salt, pepper, paprika, Worcestershire sauce, ground beef, ground pork, and ground ham.
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Add the bacon mixture and cooked rice to the meat mixture and mix thoroughly.
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Separate the softened cabbage leaves and drain them well.
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Place a heaping tablespoon of the stuffing mixture at the core end of each cabbage leaf.
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Roll the leaves carefully, tucking in the sides to form tight rolls.
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Arrange the rolls in layers in a Dutch oven or heavy kettle.
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Chop any small unused cabbage leaves and place them over the top of the rolls.
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Pour the remaining tomato soup over the rolls and add enough water to cover them.
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Cover the pot and simmer gently for 2 to 2.5 hours until the cabbage is tender.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 12.5kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.1g1%
- Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 9.0mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 2.9g1%
- Dietary Fiber 1.2g5%
- Sugars 1.6g
- Protein 0.7g2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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