Sarmale

Ingredients

• Pickled cabbage leaves
• 500 g minced pork
• 100 g rice
• Onion
• Tomato sauce
• Sour cream

How to make it

1. Mix meat, rice, onion and seasoning. Work in a bowl for 2-3 minutes until the mixture looks even, then let it rest for 10-20 minutes so the flour, meat or spices hydrate properly.
2. Roll filling in cabbage leaves. Keep the pieces even in size and seal edges well. If the dough or filling feels soft, chill it for 10 minutes before cooking so it holds its shape.
3. Layer rolls with tomato sauce in a pot. Keep the pieces even in size and seal edges well. If the dough or filling feels soft, chill it for 10 minutes before cooking so it holds its shape.
4. Simmer slowly and serve with sour cream. Start over medium-high heat until the water or broth is bubbling, then lower to medium or medium-low and cook gently for 10-25 minutes, depending on size, until tender but not falling apart.