Ingredients: |
Ingredients: 2 large white onions finely chopped
4 tbsp vegetable oil for frying
750g ground beef (lean)
750g ground pork
1tbsp paprika
2tbsp vegeta
1tsp chili powder
1tbsp ground pepper
3tsp salt
1/2 cup of all purpose flour
2 eggs
1 1/2 cup of brown minute rice
1 large head of fermented sauerkraut
1 large can of diced tomatoes
Cured uncooked bacon not cut, smoked ribs, sausages or hock pork
Container of tooth picks
Large tall stainless steel pot with lid
|
Directions: |
Directions:1. finely chop onions and sauté in vegetable oil until translucent, may need to add more oil if needed. put aside and let cool
2. combine both types of ground meat. add eggs, rice, seasoning (salt, pepper, paprika, chili, and vegeta)
3. add onions once cooled
4. work the filling with your hands until it comes together in a compact mass, add flour as needed until texture is not wet or sticky.
5. cabbage head - begin to peel the leaves, and the ones that need it, split using a knife to remove the tough bulging mid section of the leaf so it is levelled with the rest.
6. place a leaf on the palm of your hand, scoop up some filling and begin rolling it inside the leaf, away from yourself. then using your index finger, tuck the sides of the leaf inside the roll. Use a tooth pick afterwards and secure the leaf from opening.
7. dice the remaining sauerkraut into strips
8. place half of the sauerkraut to the bottom of the pot. then add sarma rolls, then add more shredded sauerkraut at the top. add one can of diced tomatoes to the top.
9. choose which type of meat you want on top, we love cured bacon which i slice and fry up until golden then add to the top of the pot. the bacon adds flavour
10. boil a large kettle of water and add to the pot until its filled.
11. cook on high till it comes to a boil then switch to low heat, place a lid on top and cook on lower heat for 1.5 hours to 2 hours. it is done once the sauerkraut is tender. |
Personal
Notes: |
Personal
Notes: Sarma is considered one of Croatia's quintessential dishes. the word sarma is Turkish, and it means wrapped.
Sarma is a perfect fall and winter meal, which feeds the body and elevates the soul! you can add as a side fresh bread, cornmeal or potatoes.
We have been cooking sarma for generations in the villages of zumberak, Croatia.
My nana's personal recipe has now been passed to all of you.
Dobar tek! (enjoy your meal!)
|
This recipe for Nana's Sarma (Croatian Stuffed Cabbage Rolls) is from