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Orheiul Vechi (Moldova)
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Nutritional Values
300kcal
30gProtein
4gCarbs
20gFat
1gFibre
250 gServing
* Per serving · 250 g. May vary.
Răcituri
How to order / say it
Say it
Răcituri — [ruh-chee-too-ree]
Order
I'd like the Răcituri, please.
Locally
Aș dori Răcituri, vă rog.
Say locally
A traditional Moldovan aspic of pork or beef served cold.
Why try it?
Often served during festive periods, this dish is a testament to the inventive preservation methods and flavors of the Orheiul Vechi area.
How it tastes
A unique dish with a gelatinous texture, subtly seasoned meat with a mild garlicky flavor that's refreshing when chilled.
Origin & History — first documented: 1870
Emerging as a regional variant in the late 19th century, Răcituri was a product of seasonal bounty preservation, now a festive year-round specialty.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🥩 400 g pork knuckles
- 🧄 30 g garlic
- 🥕 100 g carrots
- 🌿 3 bay leaves
- 🧂 10 g black peppercorns
- 🧂 to taste salt
Method
- 1 Simmer pork with garlic, and spices until meat is tender.
- 2 Remove meat, strain broth, and reduce over heat.
- 3 Shred meat, place in a mold, and pour broth over.
- 4 Chill until set, then cut into slices.
- 5 Serve cold as a starter or side.
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