Romanian Christmas food and traditions

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by Monica

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Christmas is one of the most beautiful periods of the year. It is supposed that people are kinder and food tastier. In the following, I will present you what Romanians use to put on the table and you’ll see that Christmas meal it is indeed delicious. 

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Romanian cabbage rolls with polenta

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I begin with the one of the best food ever which I love it: Cabbage rolls with polenta. Traditional Romanian Cabbage Rolls are made with sour cabbage stuffed with pork and beef and little bit of bacon, the best cabbage rolls you will ever have. Read more here.

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Story: A South American president who loved cabbage rolls

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Earlier, I introduced Romanian cabbage rolls with polenta, traditional Romanian food for Christmas. I told you also that they are delicious. Now, I’m coming with a story told by my father that circulate in the time of dictator Ceausescu, and that will show you that I am right. 

In a year, between 1970 and 1980, a South American president came to Bucharest for an official visit. Before the official dinner, he asked Romanian president Ceausescu what he will eat. The answer, international menu, did not satisfy the South American president and he asked Ceausescu what is Romanians traditional food and what they drink. Read more here!

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Christmas meal: Aspic-like dish (in Romanian: Piftie)

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One of the most delicious Romanian dishes for Christmas meal and also one of my favourite.

Piftie is an aspic recipe prepared traditionally. Generally is made from low grade pork meat, such as the head, shank and/or hock made into a semi-consistent gelatinous cake-like form. In some varieties, chicken or turkey are used instead of pork. Some recipes also include smoked meat. Read more here!

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Christmas sweets: Walnut Bread

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Sweet Walnut Bread known as “cozonac cu nuca” is a traditional Romanian sweet bread made with raisins and walnuts.

This is a favorite at every Christmas in Romania and you will find it on everyone’s table wherever you go. And it’s really delicious. Read more here!

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Christmas meal: Romanian Pickled Vegetables

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Romanian pickled vegetables are another delicious part of Christmas menu. That’s because they can also be eaten without anything near them. But they are also good to get rid of nausea. Because people eat very much meat in this period. Read more here!

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Christmas meal: Romanian special – Caltabos

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Caltabos – there is no word for that in others languages. Also, there are a lot of recipes. I will present you my grandfather’s recipe. I am telling you I do not eat caltabos but my father is in love with it. Read more here!

 

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Christmas meal: Toba de porc (in English: pork drum 🙂 )

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That’s another part of Romanians Christmas menu. I taste it some time, but I can’t say I love it. But a lot of people love pork drum. That’s why I write about it. So…

Pork drum is a little bit like the aspic dish (piftie) because the meat mixture is caught in a jelly. Read more here!

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Christmas meal: Beef Salad – Salata de boeuf

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Beef Salad known as Salata de boeuf in Romania, is a traditional salad made for Christmas. It can be served as a side dish, or a meal on its own.

Because it is delicious and easy to make, this salad can be made all over the year, not just for Christmas. Read more here!

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Christmas meal: Cornulețe – Pineapple Coconut Crescent

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Another Romanian cookies recipe for Christmas meal.

These cookies are so pretty and festive looking, and more importantly delicious.

I think you’ll love these Pineapple Coconut Crescent. Read more here! .

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Christmas meal: Romanian Wines

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Romania is one of the world’s largest wine producers and sixth largest among European countries – in 2015 it produced around 275.7 million hectolitres of wine. In recent years, Romania has attracted many European business people and wine buyers, due to the affordable prices of both vineyards and wines compared to other wine producing nations such as France, Germany, and Italy. Read more here!

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My Grandpa’s secret – Sausages

My grandfather’s sausages are the best in the world. He has a simple recipe, but I think it is the hidden secret in the world. My father and my grandmother made them, but my grandfather put the miraculous ingredients. After being made sausages are hung to dry. Read more here!.

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