Sarmale (Stuffed Cabbage Rolls)

Tender cabbage leaves filled with a delightful mixture of ground meat, rice, and spices, cooked in a zesty tomato sauce. A comforting Romanian classic to nourish the soul.

Steps

1. Blanch cabbage leaves in boiling water for 2 minutes. Remove and set aside. 2. In a bowl, mix ground meat, rice, onion, garlic, paprika, thyme, dill, salt, and pepper. 3. Place a spoonful of the meat mixture on a cabbage leaf, roll it up, tucking in the sides. 4. Arrange the cabbage rolls in a pot, seam side down. 5. Pour tomato sauce and vegetable broth over the rolls. 6. Cover and simmer on low heat for 45 minutes. 7. Serve hot and enjoy!

1 cabbage leaf 100g ground meat 2 tbsp rice 1/2 onion, finely chopped 1 garlic clove, minced 1/2 tsp paprika 1/4 tsp dried thyme 1/4 tsp dried dill Salt and pepper to taste 200ml tomato sauce 1 cup vegetable broth