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Balkan Sarma

Sauerkraut rolls filled with meat and rice

Time120 min
Servings6
Calories
LevelHard

Ingredients

  • Sauerkraut400 g
  • Pork and beef mince500 g
  • Rice250 g
  • Onion1 pcs
  • Smoked meat300 g
  • Tomato paste2 tbsp
  • Paprika2 tsp
  • Salt1 to taste
  • Black pepper1 to taste

Instructions

1

Rinse sauerkraut leaves if too salty and trim the thick ribs.

2

Mix mince with rice, onion, paprika, salt, and pepper.

3

Wrap the filling in the leaves into small rolls.

4

Line the pot with chopped sauerkraut or smoked meat.

5

Layer the sarma and cover with water or tomato sauce.

6

Simmer for 1.5-2 hours over low heat until the cabbage is very tender.

Balkan Sarma | Zoremi