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Nutritional Values

🔥420kcal
💪28gProtein
🌾27gCarbs
🥑23gFat
🌿4gFibre
⚖️250 gServing

* Per serving · 250 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten

Sarmale Tiraspolene

How to order / say it
Say it Sarmale Tiraspolene — [Sar-mah-leh Tee-rah-spo-lene]
Order I'll have the sarmale, please.
Locally Aș dori sarmale, vă rog.
Say locally

Cabbage leaves filled with meat and rice.

Why try it?

Sarmale represents the fusion of regional influences in Tiraspol, reflecting the city’s blend of cultural traditions.

How it tastes

The rolls are tender and savory, with a filling that combines the richness of meat and the mildness of cabbage, enhanced by herbs.

Origin & History — first documented: 1880

Evolving from traditional Eastern European cuisine, sarmale adapted in Tiraspol during the late 19th century, becoming a festive dish often served during celebrations.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥕 6 large leaves cabbage leaves
  • 🥩 250 g ground pork
  • 🌾 100 g rice
  • 🧄 1 onion
  • 🥕 50 g tomato paste
  • 🌿 10 g dill
  • 🧂 5 g salt

Method

  1. 1 Blanch cabbage leaves and prepare filling with meat, rice, and spices.
  2. 2 Spoon filling into each leaf, rolling tightly.
  3. 3 Simmer in tomato sauce until cooked.

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