Are you considering traveling to Romania? You will not regret. It has a lot to offer besides the legendary castle of Dracula en Bran and the snowy peaks of the carpathians. Gastronomy is one more part of the incredible experience of getting to know this country. That is why we recommend several dishes that you should not miss. What are you waiting for to pack your bags?
Romania, country of fashion
Romania It is a booming tourist destination. Many are the intrepid who decide to travel to the country of "numa numa yeah" attracted by a number of factors. The low prices of the flights and the Life In general, they are two of the heaviest. Among others we find the exoticism that it represents for many Spaniards being so far to the east. The incredible mountainous landscapes, green in summer and white in winter, are also a compelling reason. All in all, it has a lot of potential.
However, it is likely that no Romanian dish comes to mind. Do not worry because in this article you will discover the essential foods that you will find as soon as you arrive.
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Be careful when you ask about him because they will not understand you unless you pronounce "mich". We refer to a sort of mix between sausage y meatball. It is characterized by its hot spicy flavor, which is due to black pepper, allspice, thyme and coriander among others. This appetizer is usually enjoyed dipping it in mustard and together with the classic Winter Salad. It consists of a series of pickles or vegetables preserved in vinegar.
Placinta cu mere
literally means "Apple pie". The name does not leave much to the imagination. However, if you like puff pastries and apples, this is your dessert. When you arrive in Romania you will realize that the pastry and puff pastry They are an important part of gastronomy. "patiserie" you can read in many places in the streets of the capital and any city. Of course, remember to bring cash. Many do not accept cards.
sarmale
This dish consists of filling (as if it were a cigar) a meat filling (whatever) with a sheet of cabbage o vid in brine. It is flavored with garlic onion y spices. It is a versatile dish since each region prepares it in a different way. Let's not forget that the varied Romanian gastronomy has influences from the empires that surrounded Romania in the past. Thus, there are Hungarian, Austrian, Turkish, Balkan and Slavic reminiscences.
Fasole baton
Probably of Turkish influence, we find a puree that we will describe as “bean hummus”. Exceptionally nutritious, we recommend tasting it in the market that you find strolling between the train station and the Parliament. We invite you to have a good breakfast of bread with farolee batuta while you contemplate the pharaonic delirium of a megalomaniac dictator. The second largest administrative building in the world, after the Pentagon, will leave you speechless.
What can you expect?
The Romanians are a magnificent people. Persons kind y nice They will help you in any way they can. Its gastronomic heritage is highly influenced by neighboring countries and by the geographic factor. Low temperatures and frequent snowfall in the mountains made it necessary to preserve food efficiently. That is why the Sausages of all kinds are a very important part of the diet.
We are not exaggerating when we suggest that you will be surprised by the number of different varieties of salami, ham and other products that you can find in a supermarket. These conditions also explain why pickles They are so typical of the Christmas season. Furthermore, Romanians can be proud of the great cheese heritage that they own Next time we will answer the question: What to drink in Romania?
