Across Romania, Poland, Hungary, and other parts of Eastern Europe, fermented cabbage leaves have been used in family recipes for centuries. Naturally fermented and full of flavor, they’re most famous for making traditional stuffed cabbage rolls like Romanian sarmale. Their tender texture and pleasantly tangy taste also make them perfect for soups, casseroles, and hearty home-cooked meals. Keeping fermented cabbage leaves in your kitchen means you’re always just a few ingredients away from preparing authentic European comfort food.