Cuisine in Moldova

Signature dishes

Mămăligă

Cornmeal porridge staple eaten with cheese or sour cream

Region: Nationwide
Main ingredients: Cornmeal, Salt, Brânză cheese, Sour cream

Plăcintă

Pie wrapping cheese, pumpkin, or potatoes, then baking

Region: Nationwide
Main ingredients: Wheat flour, Cheese, Pumpkin, Eggs

Sarmale

Rice and meat rolled in cabbage or grape leaves, then stewed

Region: Rural areas
Main ingredients: Rice, Ground pork, Cabbage leaves, Tomato sauce

Zeamă

Sour soup of chicken and homemade noodles

Region: Nationwide
Main ingredients: Chicken, Lemon juice, Tarragon, Carrots

Mititei

Herb-flavored skinless sausages grilled over charcoal

Region: Urban areas
Main ingredients: Ground beef, Ground pork, Garlic, Baking soda

Pârjoale

Flat hamburger with herbs

Region: Northern region
Main ingredients: Ground meat, Breadcrumbs, Dill, Eggs

Baba Neagră

Traditional cake soaked in brown sugar syrup

Region: Central region
Main ingredients: Wheat flour, Brown sugar, Eggs, Rum

Colțunași

Dumplings filled with whey cheese

Region: Northern region
Main ingredients: Wheat flour, Brânză, Eggs, Butter