Futoška sarma

01 / ABOUT THE DISH

About the dish

Futoška sarma is a traditional type of sarma originating from Futog in Vojvodina, hence the name. The dish is made with a combination of local Futog cabbage, pork, rice, onions, eggs, garlic, paprika powder, bacon, sausages, and dried meat. The cabbage leaves are stuffed with a mix of ground meat, garlic, rice, onions, and spices. Once assembled, the sarma is cooked for a long time with dried meat, bacon, and sausages. Near the end of cooking, a combination of flour, oil, garlic, and paprika known as zaprška is added to the dish for a better flavor and a thicker texture of the sauce. Locals claim that this type of sarma is unique becuase it's prepared with the local cabbage, which has a better flavor and is more tender than other cabbage varieties in the region.