What is the most popular Foods in Romania

Throughout history, Romania has been occupied by the Greeks, Romans, Turks, and Hungarian Empire. Some other European countries like France, Italy, Poland, and Russia have strong influences on Romanian culture, and of course, on cuisine also. Romanian foods are basically based on pork. Not all, they use chicken, fish, beef and mutton too. Here are some of the most popular foods you can find in Romania.

Pork Cordon Bleu

Schnitzel is a popular main course you can find in restaurants, homes, and fast food places across Romani. This originally came from Germany, and can be made with many types of meat or poultry. In Romania, this is named as pork cordon bleu, which is filled with prosciutto or ham and cheese. Other kind can be filled with two different thin meat layers, cheese, red peppers and mushroom.

Polenta

Polenta is a well-known side dish in Romania. It’s so versatile that can be served instead of bread, as part of a full meal, or even just as an ingredient. You can pair it with warm milk, sour cream, or other cheese on top. Occasionally, this food can also be eaten with a side-up egg and stews. When in Romania, just ask for polenta and you will find easily to eat it.

Romanian Chicken Kebabs

This Romanian chicken kebab recipe can be made with seasoned chicken only, or combined with veggies. This food can be also made with pork or beef, and sometimes skewered bacon with peppers, tomatoes, onions, and mushrooms. As other kinds of kebabs, all the ingredients are grilled to perfection. Just grab one and enjoy the food while you are on the go!

Crepes

Crepes are popular French-style pancakes not only in Romania, but also throughout Eastern European zone. They have different names in different countries. In Romania, crepes are known widely as clătite. Depending on what is filled, the food can be served flexibly as an appetizer, meal, or just dessert.

Meat Ball Soup

Romanians are serious meat eaters; therefore, the meatball soups are very popular here. Even the Romanians have different ways of making; the essential part that truly makes its name is still meat balls. You can see those meatballs floating in liquid with a full scoop or two of sour cream.

Skinless Sausages (mici or mititei)

Mici, sometimes called as mititei, is a type of skinless sausage that you can easily find in Romania. Made of a mixture of ground veal and lamb, the food is also added some condiments to obtain a very special flavor! This combination is put into short sausages (not longer than 3 to 4 inches). And then, they are placed on a grill, or cooked in a pan. They can be served with mustard, beer, and bread as great perfection. This food is used to celebrate the Labor Day in Romania.