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Sarmale

Difficulty:
60 min
4 people
Ingredients
  • 1 large cabbage (or 2 small ones
  • 250 g of rice
  • 300 g of ground meat (beef or mixed)
  • 80 g of smoked pancetta
  • 2 medium carrots
  • 1 medium onion
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • 200 ml of tomato passata
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Vinegar
  • Fresh parsley
  • Salt

Preparation of the recipe

1

In a pot, bring the water to a boil with a bay leaf and a tablespoon of vinegar. At the same time, boil the rice.

 

2

Drain the leaves and remove the tough central rib.

3

In another pot, sauté the carrots, onion, and smoked pancetta in oil.

4

In a bowl, mix the rice, ground meat, parsley, smoked pancetta, and salt.

5

Add the sautéed onion and carrots and form the rolls.

6

In the pot, place a layer of cabbage, the rolls, a little tomato passata, and enough water to cover them.

7

Cover with a lid and cook for about 40 minutes.

8

To enjoy at its best: serve with sour cream.