Romanian cuisine in general and Transylvania cuisine in particular are influenced by Greek, Turkish and Roman cultures. Don't think "What does Dracula eat" is just a fun question, because in addition to the bloodthirsty hobby of a vampire, who knows, the famous count may also be passionate about the 10 dishes of his homeland below!
Caltabos
The traditional Transylvanian Christmas dish is a sausage made from liver, other pig offal, rice, onions and spices.
Ciorbă de Burtă
Tripe soup is a popular Romanian dish that can be served with garlic, chili, and vinegar. Other essential ingredients in the soup include veal, tripe, egg yolks, garlic, and sour cream.
Ciorbă Ţărănească
This is another very popular traditional dish in this land. The soup is made with pork or beef and vegetables. Other ingredients can be eggs, sour cream, lemon juice and parsley.
Kürtőskalács
Kürtőskalács, also known as chimney cakes, are a Hungarian ethnic specialty that has been retained in Romanian culture. They are named chimneys because they are hollow cylinders. They are made from sweet yeast dough, rolled into a spiral with a wooden tool, covered with sugar and baked.
Mămăligă
Romanian corn porridge uses simple ingredients including corn flour, water and salt. Depending on taste, the cook can also add a little cheese or sour cream...
Mititei
Delicious grilled meatballs made from a mixture of beef, pork, and lamb seasoned with spices like garlic, dill, and thyme. Mititei are often served with mustard and sandwiched in bread.
Papanaşi
This is a Romanian style donut. It is made from fresh cheese, flour and sugar. It is often served with cream or sour jams such as cherry or blueberry.
Sarmale
Sarmale is one of the most popular dishes in Transylvania and is a staple of Romanian Christmas celebrations. Minced meat, rice and spices are mixed together and wrapped in cabbage leaves. After cooking for about 40 minutes, the Sarmale is famous throughout Central Europe. Sarmale can be served with sour cream and is often eaten with Mămăligă cornmeal porridge.
Tocaniţă
A rich and flavorful stew made with pork, potatoes and carrots. Other seasonings include onions, Hungarian paprika, salt and pepper.
Zacuscă
Zacuscă is considered a traditional sauce, served with bread. It is a vegetarian sauce, using completely plant-based ingredients including eggplant, onions, peppers, salt and black pepper.
