The cuisine of the Middle East is known for its tasty and varied dishes. A very special highlight from Turkish cuisine is sarma, traditionally prepared with rice and meat. But did you know that there is also a delicious vegan version of this dish there? 😮

Sarma: A taste explosion 💥

The combination of crunchy cabbage, aromatic spices and delicious vegetables make vegan sarma a real treat for the palate. And the best part? Although this dish is incredibly enjoyable it is also very healthy and nutritious at the same time. 🥬

Ingredients for Vegan Sarma

To prepare this delicious dish, you will need the following ingredients: ❤️

• 1 large white cabbage
• 2 cups rice
• 2 carrots
• 2 onions
• 1 red bell bell pepper
• 4 garlic cloves
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 bunch fresh parsley

Step 1: Prepare the ingredients

First you need to prepare the white cabbage. Remove the outer leaves and then cut the cabbage in half. Remove the stalk and blanch the leaves in a pot of hot water until they are soft. 🛠️

Step 2: Prepare the filling

While the cabbage is blanching, you can prepare the filling. To do this, cut the onions, peppers and carrots into small cubes. Heat the olive oil in a pan and fry the vegetables in it. Add the cooked rice and spices and mix everything well. 😋

Step 3: Filling the cabbage leaves

Now you can fill the cabbage leaves. Prepare a cabbage leaf for each sarma and put a portion of the filling on it. Then roll the leaves tightly. Be sure to fold in the edges well so that the filling does not fall out. 🍣

Step 4: Cooking the stuffed cabbage leaves

Place the stuffed cabbage leaves in a large pot and add a little water. The water should reach about halfway up the cabbage leaves. Cover the pot and let the cabbage leaves cook on medium heat until they are soft. This will take about 45 minutes. Enjoy your vegan sarma! 🍴

Conclusion

Vegan sarma is an absolute delight and a healthy alternative to traditional meat dishes. With this recipe you can easily prepare the flavors of the Orient at home. Bon appetite! 🎉

Julius Walter

I am Julius Walter, the founder of the blog "Veganhalunke", where I write about the vegan lifestyle. As a long-time vegan, I want to inspire others to also switch to a vegan diet and live an environmentally conscious lifestyle. I offer advice and tips for making the switch to a vegan diet and hope that my blog can help make a positive change for our world.