1Sarmale
Eaten all over Romania
Sour cabbage rolls of pork and rice with sour cream and polenta.
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What to eat in Romania
The 10 best dishes in Romania
Peasant food with Ottoman and Habsburg layers.
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2Mămăligă
Eaten all over Romania
Polenta, with sour cream, cheese and a fried egg.
3Mici
Eaten all over Romania
Skinless grilled sausages of mixed meats with mustard and beer.
4Ciorbă de burtă
Best: Bucharest
Sour tripe soup with sour cream, garlic and hot pepper.
5Papanași
Eaten all over Romania
Fried cheese doughnuts with sour cream and sour cherry jam.
6Cozonac
Best: Everywhere at Easter
Sweet bread with a walnut and cocoa swirl.
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8Tochitură
Best: Moldavia region
Pork stew with polenta, cheese and fried egg.
9Salată de vinete
Eaten all over Romania
Charred eggplant mashed with onion and oil.
10Where to eat in Romania
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