10 Romanian foods & drinks that are not to be missed in this lifetime

 There is an old proverb which believes that love passes through the stomach before it reaches the heart. The Romanian culture is a perfect example of the mitigation between love and cuisine that every traveller should experience in this lifetime. We took a trip to Romania to give you the most popular dishes we guarantee you will love.

1.      Sarmale ( Cabbage Rolls) -  A very popular Romanian dish which is guaranteed to make your mouth water. The rolls are made from mince, rice, carrots, onions, and herbs. The mix is rolled into cabbage and let to boil for a few hours.
   
   
   

    2.     Mămăligă (Polenta) – It is made from corn flour boiled with salt water. It results in a yellow mush which can be enjoyed cold or hot. In Romania it is often served or recommended with most traditional dishes. Simply delicious.

    3.     Mici ( Ground meat rolls) - It's a dish made from a mixture of beef, lamb and pork and a variety of spices or only one meat, grilled on the barbeque. Mici are often eaten with mustard, bread, and a cold beer on the side (for a traditional Romanian experience)

   4.     Drob de miel (Mix of meat and vegetables) – a traditional Romanian dish which is made from lamb offals mixed with green onions, eggs, herbs, and a surprising ingredient – bread. The mixture is soaked in water or milk furthermore; Rolled around the egg forming a cylindrical form. The result can be served with anything.

   5.     Papanaşi (Fried or boiled donuts) -  A delicious traditional dessert which includes a donut like shape pastry which are often filled with cottage cheese and topped with sour cream and jam. Make sure you give it a try when you fancy something sweet.

   6.     Cozonac – A special leavened bread rich in eggs, milk and butter. Cozonac is made with cacao, walnuts, and sometimes Turkish delight. It is a dessert made for every traditional holiday and the smell can warm any heart.

   7.     Vişinată – a Romanian beverage made from sour cherries, sugar and alcohol, often home-made. A must try!

   8.     Țuică – A traditional Romanian alcohol beverage made from plums. Plums cause fermentation, resulting in alcohol. 

   9.     Rachiu – An alcoholic beverage which is obtained by distilling fruit or cereal. 

We have chosen 10 of Romania's best traditional dishes which we consider that are not to be missed in this lifetime; But they are only a fragment of Romania’s wide variety of foods, desserts and drinks. Make sure to follow our blog for more posts and let us know what you think in the comments section below.

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