Sarmales con Sabor Mexicano (sahr-mah-les kon sah-bor mek-see-kah-no)

Sarmale with a Mexican Twist

Sarmale, or stuffed cabbage rolls, are a staple in Romani cuisine. We'll infuse them with Mexican flavors.

Recipe Directions

Blanch the cabbage leaves in boiling water until they're soft enough to roll.
Mix the ground meat with rice, onion, garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
Place a spoonful of the meat mixture in the center of each cabbage leaf, roll it up, and tuck in the ends.
Lay the rolls in a deep pan, cover with tomato sauce and chicken broth, and simmer for about 1.5 to 2 hours.
Serve the sarmale sprinkled with fresh cilantro and a side of sour cream.

Servings

6-8

Prep Time (hours)

2.5

Items Needed

Large pot, Knife and cutting board, Deep pan or Dutch oven

Ingredients

1 head of cabbage
1 lb ground pork or a mix of pork and beef
1 cup cooked rice
1 large onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup tomato sauce
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup chicken broth
Sour cream for serving

Item type

Consumable, Food / Drink

Creator

Mateo Garcia

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