The flavors, textures, and history of Romanian food are rich and filled with garlic to drive away vampires! All kidding aside, here are some unique and tempting foods from Romania.
Sarmale: This stuffed cabbage roll, made with rice, tomatoes, ground pork, and herbs is the national food of Romania. It is customarily served at Christmas and festive events like weddings.
Salata De Boeuf: A beef salad, anyone? Yes, you read it correctly; this delicacy is made up of finely chopped beef and root vegetables, coated in mayonnaise, and garnished with muraturi, a type of pickled Romanian vegetable.
Pomana Porcului: Its name, which translates as “Honoring the Pig,” alludes to the Christmas tradition of enjoying fried pork. Often served with a cornmeal porridge, this meal is meant to celebrated with loves ones.