Pickled Cabbage 720g

by Bucătăria Brâncovenească

Description

This preserved cabbage is fermented traditionally - as whole cabbages in barrels, a tradition unique to Romania. Once fermented the cabbage is shredded, jarred and stored in brine, the resulting product is also well known as sauerkraut in German.

This type of cabbage is extremely popular in Romania, not only is it used as a side dish but also as an ingredient in many popular, traditional dishes such as the famous Romanian cabbage rolls 'sarmale'. It is also an extremely rich source of probiotics, electrolytes, antioxidants and nutrients. Many people even drink the brine to make the most of these power house health benefits.

RO: Varză murată

Origin

Sâmbăta de Jos, County Brașov, Romania

Ingredients

Cabbage 60%, water, salt, dill, thyme, horseradish

Storage

Store in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight.