Sarma (albanian Stuffed Cabbage Rolls With Rice And Meat)

Sarma is a traditional Arbëreshë dish that consists of delicious stuffed cabbage rolls with rice and meat. This recipe has been passed down through generations and is a beloved dish in Albanian cuisine.

Gluten Free Dairy Free Main Course Arbëreshë Cabbage Rice Meat Stuffed
Sarma (albanian Stuffed Cabbage Rolls With Rice And Meat)

Ingredients

  • 1 large head of cabbage
  • 1 cup of rice
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup of chopped parsley
  • 1 teaspoon of paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups of tomato sauce
  • 2 cups of beef broth

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Carefully remove the outer leaves of the cabbage and blanch them in the boiling water for 2-3 minutes. Remove and set aside to cool.
  2. In a bowl, mix the rice, ground beef, onion, garlic, parsley, paprika, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  3. Place a spoonful of the meat and rice mixture onto each cabbage leaf and roll them up, tucking in the sides as you go.
  4. Place the cabbage rolls in a large pot, seam side down. Pour the tomato sauce and beef broth over the rolls.
  5. Cover and simmer on low heat for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the cabbage is tender and the filling is cooked through.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
30 minutes
Cooking time:
2 hours
Total time:
2 hours
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Carbohydrates
25g
Protein
15g
Fat
20g

Supplies

Large pot Bowl Knife Cutting board Large pot for cooking

Tools

Spoon Tongs Cooking twine (optional)

Serving suggestions

Sarma is best served hot, accompanied by a dollop of sour cream or yogurt and a slice of crusty bread.

Tips & tricks

For a vegetarian version, you can substitute the ground beef with cooked lentils and mushrooms for a delicious meat-free alternative.

Cost

$15