Cuisine in Romania

Sarmale

Cabbage rolls stuffed with pork mince and rice, braised

• Region: Nationwide
• Main ingredients: Pork, Rice, Sour cabbage, Dill

Mici (Mititei)

Skinless grilled sausages with spices

• Region: Wallachia
• Main ingredients: Beef, Pork, Garlic, Carbonated water

Ciorbă de Burtă

Sour soup with beef tripe

• Region: Bucharest area
• Main ingredients: Tripe, Sour cream, Vinegar, Garlic

Mămăligă

Traditional polenta made from cornmeal

• Region: Rural areas
• Main ingredients: Cornmeal, Water, Salt

Papanași

Fried cottage cheese donuts with sour cream and fruit sauce

• Region: Moldavia
• Main ingredients: Cow cheese, Wheat flour, Eggs, Sour cream

Zacuscă

Autumn vegetable paste preserved food

• Region: Nationwide
• Main ingredients: Eggplant, Peppers, Tomatoes, Onions

Drob de Miel

Easter lamb liver cake

• Region: Wallachia
• Main ingredients: Lamb offal, Eggs, Dill, Breadcrumbs

Varză à la Cluj

Transylvanian-style baked cabbage

• Region: Cluj County
• Main ingredients: Cabbage, Pork mince, Rice, Tomatoes

Cozonac

Sweet braided bread with nuts and raisins

• Region: Easter/Christmas
• Main ingredients: Wheat flour, Walnuts, Raisins, Eggs