Hearty dishes with rich flavor and aroma are a great option both for festive feasts and an everyday family dinner. Romanian cuisine recipes blend the cooking traditions of Turks, Hungarians and Slavs. Cooks add products familiar to the local population, which makes the dishes unique, colorful and appetizing. Romanians are known for using plenty of vegetables in their cooking: peppers, tomatoes, onions, carrots, potatoes, beans and peas turn up on nearly every plate.
The five most commonly used ingredients in recipes:
The people of Romania cherish corn groats, pairing them with vegetables, meat, fish and cheese. Many dishes are cooked over an open fire, in thick-walled cauldrons and vats. This sunny country is rich in fruit, so it is no surprise that fruit desserts abound — cooks make all kinds of jams from whole and crushed fruit, and prepare drinks and liqueurs. No meal is complete without homemade wine, a blend many French wines would envy.