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Sarmale de Post
Sarmale de post
Romanian Lenten cabbage rolls
Wine & oil daysPrep 1 hCook 2 hServes 8
When to eat it. Made with oil. Keep it for days when wine and oil are allowed, like weekends in Lent and most of the Nativity Fast.
Ingredients
Method
- Fry the onions, carrots and mushrooms in the oil. Stir in the rice and herbs and season.
- Roll a spoonful in each leaf, tucking in the ends.
- Line a pot with shredded cabbage, pack in the rolls, add bay and pepper, and pour over the passata with water to cover.
- Cover and bake or simmer gently for 2 hours.
Tip. Lenten sarmale are a whole tradition of their own in Romanian monasteries.
Fasting customs differ between churches and parishes. When in doubt, follow what your priest gives you. Not sure what today allows? Check the Orthodox calendar.
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