🇧🇦 Bosnian Cuisine

Sarma

Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

Prep Time 1 hour

Servings 8

Difficulty Hard

Calories 380 kcal

Tender sour cabbage leaves wrapped around a savory filling of ground beef, rice, and onions, slow-simmered in a smoky broth.

Ingredients

1 head sour cabbage (kiseli kupus)
500g ground beef
150g rice, rinsed
1 large onion, grated
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tsp paprika
Salt and pepper
500ml beef broth
2 bay leaves
1 tsp dried thyme

Instructions

1 Carefully separate sour cabbage leaves and rinse lightly.
2 Mix beef, rice, grated onion, paprika, oil, salt, and pepper.
3 Place 2 tbsp filling on each leaf, fold sides in, roll tightly.
4 Shred remaining cabbage and layer on the bottom of a large pot.
5 Arrange rolls seam-side down in tight layers. Add bay leaves.
6 Pour beef broth to cover. Simmer covered on low heat 2.5-3 hours.

Did You Know?

Bosnian families traditionally prepare enormous pots of sarma before winter holidays, enough to feed guests for days.