Sarmale are traditional Romanian stuffed cabbage rolls, typically filled with a mixture of pork, rice, and spices.

Ingredients:

• 1 large cabbage
• 1 lb ground pork
• 1/2 cup rice, cooked
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp dried dill
• 1 egg
• 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Boil the cabbage for a few minutes until the leaves are soft. Separate the leaves and set aside.
2. In a bowl, mix the ground pork, cooked rice, onion, garlic, paprika, dill, egg, salt, and pepper.
3. Place a spoonful of the mixture on each cabbage leaf and roll up, tucking in the sides.
4. Place the rolls in a pot, layering with diced tomatoes. Add enough water to cover.
5. Simmer for 2 hours until the rolls are tender.