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Balkan Sarma

Balkan Sarma

Sauerkraut rolls filled with meat and rice

Time120 min
Servings6
Calories385 kcal
LevelHard

Ingredients

  • sauerkraut400 g
  • minced pork and beef500 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.

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