Sarma

Përbërësit

Ingredients

• 1 head of sour (pickled) cabbage
• 500 g minced beef or veal
• 100 g rice, rinsed
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp tomato paste, 1 tsp paprika, salt, pepper
• Oil and water or stock

Përgatitja

Method

1. Soften the onion in oil and mix with the meat, rice and seasonings.
2. Rinse the leaves. Place a spoonful of filling on each, fold in the sides and roll tightly.
3. Pack the rolls seam-side down in a pot lined with extra leaves.
4. Cover with water or stock mixed with tomato paste and weigh down with a plate.
5. Simmer gently for 1–1.5 hours. Serve with yogurt.