Moldova is an East European, landlocked country bordered by Romania and Ukraine. It is a perfect place to visit if you want to escape tourists. The Moldovan cuisine is very similar to Romanian; it is based on different types of meat, cereal, cabbage, potatoes etc. These are the traditional dishes you need to try if staying in this East European country.
Sarmale
Sarmale is a traditional Moldovan food that is served for centuries. It is made from rice, meat and vegetable mixture which is rolled into the cabbage leaves and cooked in a tomato soup.
Zeama
Zeama is a perfect dish for soup lovers. It is their traditional soup and it is very light. Zeama is made of chicken meat, specifically broth, noodles and variety of vegetables. It would be a sin no to try it!
Placinta
Placinta is another traditional dish; a fried bread served with fillings like potatoes or different fruits, which depends on the season you are visiting.
Mamaliga
Mamaliga is known as a dish of the poor class. However, nowadays, it became a traditional food which is served in high-end restaurants as well. It is made as a mixture of cornmeal, water and salt.
