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Nutritional Values

🔥600kcal
💪20gProtein
🌾80gCarbs
🥑25gFat
🌿5gFibre
⚖️350 gServing

* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten 🥛 Dairy

Plăcintă la Tigaie

How to order / say it
Say it Plăcintă la Tigaie — [pluh-cheen-tuh lah tee-guy-eh]
Order I would like a Plăcintă la Tigaie, please.
Locally Aș dori o Plăcintă la Tigaie, vă rog.
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A traditional savoury pie filled with cheese, herbs, and potatoes, pan-fried until golden.

Why try it?

This dish is a staple in Orheiul Vechi, representing the fusion of local ingredients and hearty cooking methods. It's an emblem of familial gatherings and the simplicity yet richness of Moldovan peasant cuisine.

How it tastes

Crispy on the outside, with a soft, flavorful filling. The tang from creamy sheep's cheese and fresh herbs makes it especially appetizing.

Origin & History — first documented: 1850

Originally crafted by Moldovan housewives in the 19th century to make use of farm produce, this dish became a local favorite. The method of pan-frying the pie was developed specifically in this region to create a quick and hearty meal.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🌾 300 g flour
  • 🥛 200 g sheep's cheese
  • 🥕 300 g potatoes
  • 🌿 20 g dill
  • 🧄 100 g onions
  • 🫒 50 ml vegetable oil

Method

  1. 1 Prepare the dough and set aside to rest.
  2. 2 Mix cheese, mashed potatoes, chopped dill, and onions for the filling.
  3. 3 Roll out dough, fill with the mixture, fold and seal.
  4. 4 Pan-fry the pie until golden on both sides.
  5. 5 Serve hot with sour cream.

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