Ingredients
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200 gram (7 oz) Minced Beef
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400 gram (14 oz) Minced Pork
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1 large cabbage Sour Cabbage LeavesSee note *
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250 gram (8 oz) Wholegrain riceWhite rice can be used, but wholegrain is more nutritious
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6 or 7 Sprigs of ThymeChopped
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4 or 5 Sprigs of parsleyChopped
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2 or 3 Sprigs of DillChopped
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2 medium Onions
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3 Garlic clove, crushedWorth including for their health benefits
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2 tablespoons Olive Oil
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3 sticks CelerySlice finely
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¼ teaspoon Sea Salt
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¼ teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
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2 teaspoons Smoked Paprika
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60 millilitres (4 tablespoons) Tomato Puree
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60 millilitres (4 tablespoons) Water or stockAdd a little more if the meat mixture is dry
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1 Tin of Chopped TomatoesYou could use skinned chopped tomatoes instead
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500 millilitres (17 fl ounces) Water or stockTo cook the assembled cabbage rolls
Directions
The Artisan Diabetic is sending best wishes to everyone attending DIA fest 2018 in Chisinau, Moldova. To celebrate I am adding a traditional recipe from Moldova, called Sarmale, which can be made from sour or fresh cabbage leaves. I have read that grape leaves are sometimes used too, which sounds delicious. This recipe takes some time to make and is often made for special celebrations.
I hope the attendees will get some inspiration from the video I recorded for them on World Diabetes Day 2018.
Steps
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Prepare the fillingPeel and dice the onion. Pour the oil into a large frying pan and place over medium heat. Add the diced onion to the pan and cook until soft. Add the sliced celery, garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, parsley leaves, salt and pepper and cook for a few minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool. 3. Add the ground pork, beef, rice and tomato puree. Mix together and add half cup water, and mix well. This is the meat filling. |
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Prepare the cabbage leavesHandle the cabbage leaves gently, so that they don't break. You will only need the large leaves to make the rolls. The middle part will be chopped and added between cabbage rolls layers. Cut each large leaf in half and remove the tough vein. This makes it easier to roll the leaves. Chop the small cabbage leaves, add the thyme and dill leaves and set aside. |
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Assemble the rolls1. Take a cabbage leave and gently flatten it. Place 1 tablespoon of the meat filling in the center and pat the mixture into a roll. |
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Cook1. Place half the chopped cabbage and herb mixture into the saucepan or casserole. 2. Carefully arranged the filled cabbage leaves on top. 3. Sprinkle the remainder of the chopped cabbage and herbs on top. 4. Pour the stock and the chopped tomatoes on top, being careful not to damage the delicate rolls. 5. Place a lid on the saucepan or casserole. Bring to the boil very slowly and simmer for approximately 1 hour. |
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ServeServe the rolls on a warm plate with a little of the liquid poured over. Sprinkle with a little chopped parsley. Enjoy! |
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* To use fresh cabbage instead of sour cabbage1. Wash the whole head of cabbage. |
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Credit:I checked https://www.homecookingadventure.com/recipes/romanian-cabbage-rolls for inspiration for this recipe. |