Have You Ever Tried Romanian Traditional Food Romanian Food and Flavors
Romanian Traditional Food What do you know about Romanian Food?
Have you been to Romania?
Have you tried any Romanian Food?
I will try to give you some examples of Traditional Romanian Food.
Sarmale ( Translation is Cabbage Rolls )
Cabbage Rolls Cabbage rolls are a real delight if they are cooked properly.
They can be found especially at any Romanian Wedding or any kind of Holiday like Christmas, Easter, and so on.
They can be for vegans even but the best ones are made with pork minced meat mixed with poultry, spices, rice, and some onions.
They are rolled up in sour fermented cabbage leaves and then boiled for a few hours until cooked. Sometimes they add some smoked pieces of bacon above the cabbage rolls to give it that smoky flavor and smell.
They are served best with sour cream.
Ciorba de Burta ( Translation is Beef Tripe Soup )
Tripe Soup Have you ever had Tripe Soup in a Romanian way?
This is an experience that you will never forget when traveling to Romania.
It’s a real delicacy and your mouth will feel the magic happening.
It goes really well with Hot Chili Pepper and Sour Cream
Tochitura/ Pomana Porcului ( Translation Honoring the Pig )
Tochitura Have you ever heard of this before?
Have you ever tried it?
This dish comes from an old rural tradition that takes place in the month of December when pigs are sacrificed for Christmas Dinner from the old times. Fresh meat is cut from the recently sacrificed pig then fried in its own fat in a deep pan.
You cut the meat into cubes and mix it with smoked bacon and smoked sausages to maximize the taste and smell.
After mixing all together you stir the meat until it turns brown on all sides and until the sauce is reduced.
Grind some garlic and mix it with some water and pour it over the meat and let it boil for a few more minutes.
This savory food goes well with pickles.
Most of the time this meal is served with Mamaliga ( Polenta ) and cheese to maximize the flavor.
Jumari ( Translation is Greaves )
Greaves I am sure these are everywhere but the best ones are made in Romania.
From the same Christmas Sacrifice of the pig, Romanian people make this delish salty starter called Jumari from frying bits of bacon and pig fat.
These are best served warm and always with some raw onions and a shot of vodka or Tuica ( traditional moonshine made with plums ).
They remove the rind from the bacon and cut it into cubes pieces then you place the meat in a glazed pot and add salt.
Then you use a wooden spoon and stir slowly on high heat until the Jumari ( greaves ) are brown in color.
The best way to preserve them is after cooked use the fat from the pan and place it into a jar where you deposit the greaves after you ate some.
Then keep in the fridge until next use when you can remove them with the fat and warm them up.
The Pork Greaves can be used in different recipes or even eaten as they are.
Salata Boeuf ( Boeuf Salad )
Boeuf Salad Have you ever tried Boeuf Salad from Romania?
Boeuf Salad is one of my favorites if it’s made by the book.
It’s at every dinner party and every holiday Romanians have, easy to make and you always have the ingredients around the house.
Best made with chicken breast but some people use beef too.
What you need to make this wonderful dish are some potatoes, parsnips, carrots, some sour cucumbers, peas, egg yolk, olive oil or sunflower oil, some mustard, lemon juice, few slices of pickled bell peppers, salt and pepper, and boiled chicken breast.
You can ornate it in different ways depending on your skills in arts.
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