Sarmale recipe

Traditional Romanian Cabbage Rolls (Sarmale) are always part of our Christmas dinner! Sour cabbage (Sauerkraut) leaves stuffed with a mix of pork/beef/veal ground meat, slow cooked in tomato sauce with some smoked bacon and fresh thyme. Traditional

Based on the recipe from Tried & True contributor, Stefan, this homemade sarmale recipe is the best Romanian cabbage roll recipe out there if we do say so ourselves.

The Romanian word “sarma” is borrowed from the Turkish language – sarmak, where it means “to wrap”. Sarmale is just that – cabbage (in this case, sour

Turkish style vegetarian cabbage rolls stuffed with a spicy rice filling flavored with herbs, onion, garlic and tomatoes. The rolls are cooked in a tasty tomato paste sauce for perfection.

Christmas in Romania means snow, good food, and a lot of traditions.

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Romanian Cabbage Rolls (Sarmale) - This is about making authentic Romanian Cabbage Rolls also known as sarmale. Learn how to make the most delicious traditional Romanian cabbage rolls (sarmale).

This Romanian Sarmale stuffed cabbage rolls recipe is rich in flavor and features fresh herbs, tomatoes, and sustainably sourced pork that is rolled in cabbage and baked to perfection in a delicious tomato sauce

Authentic Romanian Sauerkraut Stuffed Cabbage Rolls- a great recipe for feeding a crowd, take it to potlucks and family reunions.

Sarmale are tradditional Romanian cabbage rolls that are always served at weddings and during Christmas, as well as other occasions or for no occasion at all. My Romanian friend, Carmen, gave me this family recipe that she altered slighty since becoming vegetarian. It can be a lot of work and a little complicated as you first try rolling/stuffing the cabbage leaves, but after a little practice you'll get it and the results are fantastic!