Try these dishes before leave Bulgaria and Romania, Part 2

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We made a short list of the best dishes you have to taste when you come to the Balkans. Especially, when it comes to word about Bulgaria and Romania. As two of the oldest civilizations in Europe, they have a rich history, culture, and delicious food, too. These eight recipes are something you’ve never tried before. But they worth it.

What to taste in Romania

Brasov-Style Pancakes

The pancakes have a leading role in Romanian cuisine. Because of that, we included them in our tasty list. The pancakes are usually served as dessert, but in Romania, you can taste them as a main dish.

Type of dish: Pancakes
Ingredients: pancake filled with minced meat (chicken/pork/beef), mushrooms, onions, cheese and spices
It is often served with: Sour Cream
Season: All year round
Region: Brasov Region
Special event or festival to be connected: Prejmer village Annual Pancakes Festival before Easter (spring period)

Plum Dumplings

This dessert shows the uncommon use of potatoes. It is a traditional and very delicious dish with plums that can be found in Romania in autumn.

Type of dish: desert
Ingredients: potatoes (peeled, boiled, mashed), eggs, flour, butter, plums, breadcrumbs
It is often served with: honey
Season: autumn
Region: Transylvania
Special event or festival to be connected: No

Bean Soup in bread

A traditional autumn soup in Romania. It perfectly combines with a bread bowl. Often the dish has lots of spices and herbs that made its taste unforgettable.

Type of dish: Soup
Ingredients: beans, carrots, peppers, parsnip, parsley, celery, tomatoes, onion
It is often served with: Smoked Bacon, Sausages (pork meat)
Season: All the year
Region: All around Romania
Special event or festival to be connected: Prepared at almost all festivals in Romania

Transylvanian Goulash

It is not a mistake. We propose you to try this Hungarian dish in a Transylvanian style. It is one of the main dishes in the area and most favourite of the locals.

Type of dish: Soup
Ingredients: beef, onions, peppers, paprika, potatoes, bay leaves, white wine, vinegar
Season: All the year
Region: Transylvania and Maramures Region
Special event or festival to be connected: Festivals in different cities like Timisoara, Baia Mare and Targu Mures.