Macedonian Sarma

Steps13

1. 1

   Step 1. Chop the onion

   Chop the onion finely.

2. 2

   Step 2. Cut the bacon

   Cut the bacon into small pieces.

3. 3

   Step 3. Rinse the rice

   Rinse the round rice.

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   Step 4. Cook the onion

   Cook the chopped onion in the pan until soft.

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   Step 5. Brown the meat

   Add the ground meat to the pan and cook it, stirring, until it is browned.

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   Step 6. Add the spices

   Add the vegeta, black pepper, smoked paprika, ground coriander and buk spice to the meat and mix until the meat takes on the spice colors.

   SeasoningCoriander seeds
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   Step 7. Add the bacon

   Add the chopped bacon to the meat mixture.

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   Step 8. Add the rice

   Stir in the round rice.

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   Step 9. Simmer the filling

   Let the filling simmer for a few minutes.

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    Step 10. Roll the cabbage

    Spoon the filling onto the pickled cabbage leaves and roll them up.

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    Step 11. Arrange the rolls

    Arrange the rolled cabbage in the baking dish.

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    Step 12. Pour the sauce

    Make a red sauce in a pot and pour it over the rolls.

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    Step 13. Bake the sarma

    Bake the sarma in the oven until the top is browned.