Sarma (Stuffed Cabbage)

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 13
Sarma - Eastern European Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
in Main

Prep

40 min

Cook

120 min

Ready In

160 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 large head cabbage
1 pound lean ground beef
1/2 pound ground pork
1/2 pound ground ham
1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
1 onion , finely chopped
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
1 pound sauerkraut
1 cup tomato juice
water to cover

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
401
Sugar
5g
Fat
20g
Sarma is a traditional food in many Eastern European countries such as Serbia, Romania, and Bulgaria. It is a dish that is served for special occasions and holidays. This dish is similar to stuffed peppers or dolma, which means stuffed grape leaves. Sarma consists of cooked cabbage leaves stuffed with a mixture of ground beef, pork and ham, mixed with rice, onions, spices, and then baked in tomato juice and sauerkraut.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350°F.
2.Prepare Cabbage: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cut out the core of the cabbage by cutting a circle around the stem and removing it. Add the whole cabbage to the boiling water and cook for 8-10 minutes until soft.
3.In a large bowl, mix together ground beef, ground pork, ground ham, white rice, chopped onion, egg, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well blended.
4.Peel the cabbage leaves off the head one by one, making sure to keep them whole. Place a small amount (about 2 tbsp) of meat mixture in the centre of each leaf and roll up, tucking in the sides.
5.Place sauerkraut in bottom of a deep baking dish. Arrange rolls on top. Mix tomato juice with enough water to fully cover the rolls. Pour the mixture over the rolls until fully covered.
6.Cover the dish with foil and bake for 1.5-2 hours until the cabbage is tender and the meat is cooked through.

PROS

Sarma is a delicious and hearty meal that is easy to make, you can prepare it in advance and it can be served hot or cold.

It is a great way to use leftover ham and cabbage.
The combination of the meat with sauerkraut gives it a unique and tangy flavor.

CONS

This dish has a long cooking time and does require some prep time for rolling the cabbage.
It can be high in sodium due to the sauerkraut.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Sarma is a high-protein meal that can help promote muscle growth and development. The sauerkraut is a source of probiotics, which can be beneficial for gut health. Cabbage is a low-calorie vegetable that is packed with nutrients such as Vitamin C and fiber.

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