Sarmale (Stuffed Cabbage) | Saveur

Sarmale (Stuffed Cabbage) | Saveur

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We've adapted this recipe by using fresh cabbage leaves rather than the more traditional pickled cabbage. To add a pleasant sourness to the dish, top the stuffed cabbage in the pot with 2 cups...

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Ingredients

  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • 1 large head green cabbage, cored
  • <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>2</sub> cup long-grain rice
  • 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>2</sub> white onion, minced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 4 tbsp. chopped fresh dill
  • 1 <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>2</sub> tbsp. dried bread crumbs
  • <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>2</sub> tbsp. sweet paprika
  • <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>4</sub> tsp. crushed red chile flakes
  • 12 oz. ground beef
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 cups sauerkraut, rinsed (optional)
  • 8 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 6 strips bacon (optional)
  • 4 bay leaves
  • 1 (28-oz.) can whole peeled tomatoes, undrained and crushed
  • <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>2</sub> cup chicken stock

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