Sarma (Stuffed Cabbage)
Sarma (Stuffed Cabbage) features tender cabbage leaves wrapped around a hearty blend of beef, pork, and ham with rice and aromatics, gently simmered over tangy sauerkraut. The long cook melds savory meats with subtle garlic and tomato, yielding rich, balanced flavors and ultra-soft cabbage. Serve as a comforting main for family dinners or cold-weather gatherings.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook3 hrs 5 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Sarma (Stuffed Cabbage), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 62 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 10 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 29
- Heart Health
- 81
- Metabolic
- 40
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 52
- Performance
- 50
- General Wellness
- 1
Separate the leaves from the head of cabbage.
- 2
In a bowl, combine the beef, pork, ham, uncooked rice, onion, egg, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until evenly mixed. Shape the mixture into oblong balls, using 1/2 cup of the mixture for each. Wrap a cabbage leaf around each ball.
- 3
Spread the sauerkraut over the bottom of a large pot. Arrange the cabbage rolls on top, seam-side down. Pour tomato juice over the rolls, then add enough water to cover and bring to a boil. Lower the heat to low and simmer for about 3 hours, adding more water as needed.
- Calories 312.4 kcal Moderate 16%
- Protein 21.07 g Good Source 42%
- Carbohydrate 31.05 g 11%
- Total Fat 11.05 g Moderate 14%
- Saturated Fat 4.09 g High 20%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 82.56 mg High 28%
- Sodium 483.72 mg High 21%
- Dietary Fiber 5.66 g Good Source 20%
- Total Sugars 0.84 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 73.39 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 3.58 mg Moderate 20%
- Potassium 496.75 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin A 22.21 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 59.18 mg Good Source 66%
- Vitamin D 0.13 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Sarma (Stuffed Cabbage) is made with 12 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 3 hrs 30 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Eggs, Garlic Powder, and Green Cabbage. Each serving provides about 312.4 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Sarma (Stuffed Cabbage) made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Eggs, Garlic Powder, Green Cabbage, Ground Pork. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Sarma (Stuffed Cabbage)?
- About 3 hrs 30 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 3 hrs 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 312.4 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Sarma (Stuffed Cabbage) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Sarma (Stuffed Cabbage) healthy?
- Sarma (Stuffed Cabbage) has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 312.4 calories and 21.07 g of protein, or 42% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 483.72 mg (21% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.09 g (20% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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