Ingredients
For 8 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.
- Pickled cabbage leaves24
- Minced pork700 g
- Rice150 g
- Onions2
- Smoked bacon150 g
- Tomato juice500 ml
- Dill and thyme2 tbsp
- Bay leaves2
- Salt1 tsp
- Black pepper1/2 tsp
Method
- FillingMix pork, rice, fried onion and herbs.
- RollRoll tight parcels in the leaves.
- CookLayer in a clay pot with bacon and bay; cover with tomato juice; bake or simmer 3 hours.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 432 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 19.4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 28.2 g |
| Fat | 26.3 g |
| Fibre | 1.9 g |
| Sugar | 9.5 g |
| Sodium | 1531 mg |
| Saturated fat | 9.5 g |
| Serving size | about 300 g |
Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.
Allergens
Contains none of the common allergens.
Quick answers
How long does Sarmale take to make?
About 3 h 35 min in total: 30 min of preparation and 3 h 5 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Sarmale?
About 432 kcal per serving, with 19 g of protein. The recipe makes 8 servings of about 300 g each.
Which allergens does Sarmale contain?
Based on its ingredients it contains none of the common allergens. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.
Where is Sarmale from?
Sarmale is a main course from Romania. Romania's national dish: small cabbage rolls slow-baked with smoked meat, served with mămăligă and sour cream.