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Top Romanian Foods – What makes Romanians happy! (Part 1)

Food is the cornerstone to any culture! Romanians love food and to get to know Romania properly you need to experience the full food immersion. Sarmale – stuffed vine / cabage leaves Each area does them differently and of course the best ones are made by my grandma! Mămăligă, Brânză și Smântână – Polenta, cottage…

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Food is the cornerstone to any culture! Romanians love food and to get to know Romania properly you need to experience the full food immersion.

Sarmale – stuffed vine / cabage leaves

Each area does them differently and of course the best ones are made by my grandma!

Mămăligă, Brânză și Smântână – Polenta, cottage cheese and sour cream (Vegetarian)

Berryl made the recipe look fancy, when I was growing up, raw chopped onion mixed with the cheese elevated the whole dish!

Mici – Skinless sausages

Romanians eat mici at every barbecue they go to, generally we don’t make them ourselves but if you do so you get extra Romanian points!

Salată de Vinete – Eggplant (aubergine) dip (Vegetarian)

Big no, no! My grandma says never chop the eggplant salad (it is a dip) with a knife, always use the wooden cleaver. My grandma has a wooden cleaver that she only uses for eggplant salad.

Saramură de crap – Carp in brine

Grilled fish and brine makes Romanians really really happy!

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13 responses to “Top Romanian Foods – What makes Romanians happy! (Part 1)”

  1. Carly | FearlessFemaleTravels.com Avatar
    Carly | FearlessFemaleTravels.com

    I spent a month in 🇷🇴 almost a decade ago and the cheesy polenta still has a special place in my heart!

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    1. Stefan Tudor Avatar
      Stefan Tudor

      Things change in Romania the good food stays in our hearts! Hope you have the chance to visit again! So many places to visit I can barely write down all the things I want to promote.

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  2. BLOGGER 101 Avatar
    BLOGGER 101

    I completely agree with you! Food is an essential aspect of any culture and it plays a crucial role in shaping people’s traditions and lifestyle. I have always been fascinated by the way different cuisines reflect the unique identity of their respective regions, and I think Romanian food is a great example of that.

    From hearty soups to savory stews and delicious pastries, Romanian cuisine is rich and diverse, and it truly reflects the country’s history and geography. I believe that experiencing the local food is a fantastic way to immerse oneself in a culture, and I would love to explore Romania’s culinary traditions one day.

    Overall, I think you are absolutely right in saying that food is the cornerstone of any culture, and I appreciate you highlighting the importance of experiencing the full food immersion in Romania.

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