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What to eat in Moldova

The 10 best dishes in Moldova

Romanian cooking with Slavic touches, and serious wine.

1

Mămăligă

Eaten all over Moldova

Polenta with brânză cheese, sour cream and fried pork.

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2

Plăcinte

Eaten all over Moldova

Thin pastries filled with cheese, cabbage or pumpkin.

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Zeamă

Eaten all over Moldova

Sour chicken soup with homemade noodles and lovage.

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4

Sarmale

Eaten all over Moldova

Cabbage and vine leaf rolls.

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Răcitură

Best: Everywhere at holidays

Pork trotters and meat set in their own garlicky jelly overnight, served cold at Christmas and Easter.

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6

Mititei

Eaten all over Moldova

Skinless sausages of beef, lamb and pork with garlic and baking soda, grilled and eaten with mustard.

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7

Colțunași

Eaten all over Moldova

Dumplings with cheese or cherries.

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8

Tochitură moldovenească

Eaten all over Moldova

Pork and sausage stewed in wine and paprika, served on mămăligă with a fried egg and brânză on top.

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9

Pârjoale

Eaten all over Moldova

Big, flat meat patties full of dill and parsley, pan-fried and eaten with mashed potatoes or pickles.

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10

Cozonac

Eaten all over Moldova

A rich, braided Easter and Christmas loaf swirled with walnuts and cocoa, sliced thick with coffee.

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