Menu: A Transylvanian Dinner
Inspired by Alexander Lobrano's travels in Transylvania documented in Eternal Terrain, this menu is deeply spiced and fragrant with paprika, thyme, and cumin. Dishes like Mititei (Grilled Sausages) and Mămăligă Cu Smăntănă (Romanian Polenta with Sour Cream) bring together the area's Hungarian, Romanian, Saxon, and many other culinary influences for a meal as eclectic as the land that inspired it.
A Transylvanian Dinner
- Mititei (Grilled Sausages)
- Ciorbă De Perisoare (Pork-and-Rice Meatball Soup)
- Mămăligă Cu Smăntănă (Romanian Polenta with Sour Cream)
- Csirkepaprikás (Chicken with Paprika)
- Tuică De Prune (Fermented Plum Brandy)
- Prăjitură Cu Caise (Apricot Cake)
More About This Menu
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To pair with the meal, a dry riesling is a wonderful choice with the strong flavors and spices in this menu.
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The plum brandy is a nice after-dinner drink. It takes time, but is simple to make: plums and sugar are simply left to ferment for two weeks, then infused into brandy. The results are well worth the wait.
Chimney cakes are a traditional Hungarian yeasted pastry, a treat typically made for special occasions like weddings and christenings. Nowadays they're available year-round in stores and bakeries like Chimney Cake NYC.
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For even more ideas to pair with this menu, see our gallery of Transylvanian recipes ».
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For more on where to eat and stay in the area, see our guide to Transylvania ».
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