World Cuisines

Plăcinte

Moldova

Moldova's stuffed pastries: thin dough folded over brânză cheese, potatoes, cabbage or cherries — plăcinte are sold at every market and baked for every guest.

What it is

Moldova's stuffed pastries: thin dough folded over brânză cheese, potatoes, cabbage or cherries — plăcinte are sold at every market and baked for every guest. Ingredients: flour, water, oil, salt (or a yeast dough); fillings: brânză de burduf cheese, potato, cabbage, pumpkin, sour cherries; oil for frying or brushing. Recipe: 1) Knead a smooth dough; rest. 2) Roll and stretch into large thin sheets. 3) Spread filling; fold into envelopes or spirals. 4) Fry in a little oil or bake until blistered gold. Serve: hot, with sour cream (cheese version) or dusted sugar (cherry). Flavor: flaky, salty-sweet by filling. History: plăcintă descends from Roman placenta cake via the whole Balkan world; Moldova's village cooks judge stretching skills like lacework. See also: Zeamă, Mămăligă (Moldovan).

How we help

General guidance on this topic is free: on this page and on the call we explain what it is, why it happens and what options exist in general terms, valid in any country, without citing specific laws.

As a member you receive the full analysis of your case: we help you draft the letters and documents, give you references to the rules and laws applicable to your country and your type of condominium, and walk with you step by step until it is resolved.

Questions we ask to fine-tune the help

To fine-tune the help to your situation, as the conversation moves forward we ask you:

View this topic on the call page

Related topics

World Cuisines

Talk now — free call
Share