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Varza murata

Varză murată

Whole cabbage soured in brine, its leaves rolled into sarmale.

Moldova and Romania Fermented & pickled Vegetarian

Your guide, Chef Baku
Drawn, not photographed Updated September 2026
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History

Fermented in barrels in Moldovan cellars alongside the year’s wine and pickled tomatoes.

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What is Varza murata?

Varza murata is a fermented & pickled from Moldova: whole cabbage soured in brine, its leaves rolled into sarmale. Fermented in barrels in Moldovan cellars alongside the year’s wine and pickled tomatoes.

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cabbage

Cooked

fermented

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