1. 1.1 – 1.3 lbs of meat (beef or pork)
2. 14 oz of sauerkraut
3. 1 cup of rice
4. 1 medium onion
5. 1 – 2 cloves of garlic
6. Paprika, cumin, salt, allspice, bay leaf
7. Sour cream
Cut the meat into 1.2 – 1.6-inch pieces and sauté until browned.
Chop the onion and sauté it in oil, then add cumin and paprika.
Combine the meat and onion, add a little water, and simmer until the meat is partially cooked.
Squeeze out excess liquid from the sauerkraut and chop it.
Rinse the sauerkraut with water if it is very sour.
Add the sauerkraut to the meat, along with 3 – 4 allspice berries, a small bay leaf, and minced or crushed garlic.
Simmer over low heat.
Add a little more water if necessary.
Add the rinsed rice twenty minutes before it is done; soak the rice in warm water beforehand if desired.
Pour in enough water to cover the rice, and season with salt to taste.
Cook until everything is done.
At the end, add herbs (fresh, dried, or frozen).
Before serving, top with sour cream.
Or drizzle a bit of ketchup on the plate instead of sour cream for a different flavor and a pop of color.
