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A plate of Romanian cabbage rolls served with polenta and sour cream
Lifestyle

How to Make Sarmale: Romania’s Beloved Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

Sarmale are the centrepiece of Romanian festive tables and a year-round comfort food. This step-by-step guide shows how to make them the traditional way, from sour cabbage leaves to slow-cooked rolls.
A pot of home-cooked stuffed cabbage rolls served with polenta and sour cream
Food & Drink

Sarmale Explained: Romania's Cabbage Rolls and How to Eat Them

Sarmale are the dish at the centre of Romanian celebrations. Here is what goes into them, how regions differ and how to enjoy them like a local.