Danche’s Sarma

Sarma (cabbage rolls) is a typical Balkan dish. Perfect for larger gatherings.

Ingredients

• 1 head cabbage
• 500g ground beef
• 1 cup raw rice, rinsed
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
• 1 carrot, chopped into small pieces
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons ground red pepper
• 1 teaspoon basil
• 2 spoons oil
• water to cover

Instructions

1. Boil the cabbage in a large pot until it slightly softens (about 4-5 mins).
2. Pluck out all the cabbage leaves and place them in a large plate. Set 2-3 large leaves aside.
3. In a frying pan, combine the beef, rice, onion, garlic, carrot and all the spices.
4. Add oil and fry the mixture until the rice starts getting darker (about 2-3 mins).
5. Put the 2-3 separated leaves on the bottom of the large pot.
6. Put one large spoon of the mixture onto one leaf (adjust depending on size of the leaf) and wrap the leaf around the mixture.
7. Layer the cabbage rolls in the pot, placing them seam-side down.
8. Add enough water to cover all the rolls.
9. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for about 2-3 hours, adding more water as necessary.

Enjoy!

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