Layered Cabbage - Kolozsvari Kaposzta - Varza a la Cluj

Ingredients:
1 pound ground pork
1 cup water
1 pound sauerkraut
pinch of dry thyme
1 cup of cooked rice
smoked sausage or ham
1 cup sour cream
1 large onion, chopped
1½ tablespoon sweet Hungarian paprika
2 tablespoons oil
salt
black pepper

Directions:

Cook rice and set aside.

Sautee onion in oil on a medium heat until translucent, add meat, paprika and water. Cook meat for about 10 minutes or until there is no more liquid. Set aside.

Rinse sauerkraut and cook in a large pot until tender and season with thyme.

Slice sausage or ham.

Use a large casserole dish.

Layer sauerkraut in base of dish, add layer of meat,than a layer of rice and another layer of sauerkraut.

Arrange ham or sausage slices on top and sprinkle with sour cream.

Bake in a 350F oven for about 30-45 minutes.

Remove from oven and let it rest for about 15 minutes. Cut with a sharp knife.

Serve with sour cream.

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