ROMANIAN SARMALE (CABBAGE ROLLS)
This is a recipe that my grandmother made and was made and served at church dinners as I was growing up. It is very similar to Hungarian Cabbage Rolls and very different from the Polish style. No holiday would be complete without these along with Fresh & Smoked Sausage, Mamaliga with Cheese (Polenta) and Cozanac (rich egg bread with nuts or cheese).
Provided by dollygallu
Categories Pork
Time 2h45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Remove core from cabbage. In a large pot, bring to boil enough water to cover cabbage. Add 2 tablespoons salt and 1/4 cup vinegar to boiling water. Immerse cabbage in boiling water. Cover and cook over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes. With fork or tongs, gently remove leaves as they become tender. Drain well; let cool. Trim main leaf vein so it is flat like rest of cabbage leaf.
- In a large frying pan over medium heat, add oil, onions, celery, bacon, salt, pepper, paprika, parsley leaves and saute until light golden brown. Remove from heat and let cool for 1/2 hour.
- Add ground pork, rice and sauteed onions together along with 1/2 cup water, and mix well. This is the meat filling.
- Place 1 to 2 tablespoons of the meat filling in center of cabbage leaf. Fold right hand side of leaf over filling, then roll from base to bottom of leaf, then with index finger gently tuck left hand side of leaf into cabbage roll to make a nice neat roll. Squeeze juice out of sauerkraut and place 1/2 of jar on bottom of pot. Chop any leftover cabbage and place on top of sauerkraut. Place pork hock on top of sauerkraut. Arrange cabbage rolls, seam side down in pot in neat layers. Place them loosely touching each other and layer on top of one another. Sprinkle with salt between layers. Place second half of sauerkraut on top of cabbage rolls. Spread tomato sauce and tomato juice over kraut and place 1 bay leaf (and optional dill sprig) on top. Cover rolls with water just enough to cover rolls. Place heavy dish on top making sure there is a couple inches between plate on top of pot. Cover pot and bring to boiling and reduce heat to simmer and cook for about 2 hours.
- Serve with sour cream and mamaliga for a real romanian dish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1256.7, Fat 75.9, SaturatedFat 23.7, Cholesterol 198.6, Sodium 3861.2, Carbohydrate 84.6, Fiber 16, Sugar 25, Protein 62.5
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italian hitman
[email protected]These cabbage rolls were a bit time-consuming to make, but they were worth it. The cabbage was tender and the filling was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Celine Kalungi
[email protected]I made these cabbage rolls for my family and they loved them! The recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing.
mdtuhin tn ali
[email protected]These cabbage rolls were amazing! The cabbage was cooked perfectly and the filling was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Tracey Lynn
[email protected]I've never made cabbage rolls before, but this recipe made it easy. The rolls were delicious and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.
O MR
[email protected]These cabbage rolls were so good! The cabbage was tender and the filling was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Regina Nwachukwu
[email protected]I made these cabbage rolls for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. The recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing.
LT Venom
[email protected]These cabbage rolls were delicious! The cabbage was cooked perfectly and the filling was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Motu Patlu
[email protected]I've made cabbage rolls before, but this recipe is the best. The cabbage rolls were so flavorful and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.
Skjeem Babu
[email protected]These cabbage rolls were a bit time-consuming to make, but they were worth it. The cabbage was tender and the filling was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Kody Anderson
[email protected]I made these cabbage rolls for my family and they loved them! The recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing.
Umair Hydrology
[email protected]These cabbage rolls were amazing! The cabbage was cooked perfectly and the filling was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Gene Brock
[email protected]I've never made cabbage rolls before, but this recipe made it easy. The rolls were delicious and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.
james kolapo
[email protected]These cabbage rolls were so good! The cabbage was tender and the filling was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Apu Sarker
[email protected]I made these cabbage rolls for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. The recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing.
Meerab Khan
[email protected]These cabbage rolls were delicious! The recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves cabbage rolls.
Amelia Mcvay
[email protected]I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of cabbage, but I'm so glad I did! The cabbage rolls were amazing. The cabbage was tender and the filling was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
DN Dip
[email protected]I've made cabbage rolls before, but this recipe is by far the best. The rolls were so tender and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
GloriaMS Randolph
[email protected]These cabbage rolls were a hit! My family loved them. The recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing.
Malik Malik mahi
[email protected]Absolutely delicious! The cabbage rolls were so flavorful and the filling was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.