Best Sarma Recipe

Turkish Yaprak Sarma (Vine Leaves Stuffed with Meat)

WEBSep 18, 2020 · Cook the finely chopped onion for about 3-4 minutes and let cool slightly. Mix with the meat, rice, grated garlic, herbs, and spices, …

1. The jarred vine leaves are usually rolled together into small bundles. Unroll them very carefully, they are delicate.
2. In the meantime, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the vine leaves and simmer gently for about 3-4 minutes.
3. Drain well and leave until cool enough to handle.
4. Place the rice into a small pot, cover it with water, bring to a boil and cook for half of the time indicated by the packet's instructions. For instance, my rice needs to be cooked for 20 minutes, so I only cook it for 10 minutes. Drain the rice well and let it cool slightly.

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Croatian Sarma Recipe (Stuffed Cabbage Rolls)

WEBNov 9, 2023 · Continue to fry on low heat until carrots start to soften. Add the shredded sauerkraut and create a layer on the bottom of the …

1. Take an entire pickled cabbage head. You'll find these on Amazon or in European delicatessens in the chilled section. Wash each leaf thoroughly. Remove the thick part of the stem without tearing the leaves. It's best to allow the leaves to drain on some paper towel or pat each one dry
2. Take a large mixing bowl, and combine mincemeat, speck, garlic, parsley leaves, soda water or bicarbonate soda, rice, Vegeta, hot paprika (optional), sweet paprika (optional), breadcrumbs (optional), Salt and pepper, egg & olive oil
3. Mix all of the ingredients until well combined
4. You want each of the leaves to be about the same size so that each cabbage roll cooks at the same time. So go ahead and cut any large leaves in half, and also join two smaller leaves together as you go

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