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Nutritional Values

🔥520kcal
💪10gProtein
🌾70gCarbs
🥑20gFat
🌿5gFibre
⚖️300 gServing

* Per serving · 300 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten

Colțunași cu cartofi

How to order / say it
Say it Colțunași cu cartofi — [Col-too-nah-shee coo car-toff]
Order I'll take the potato dumplings.
Locally Aș dori colțunași cu cartofi.
Say locally

Dumplings with a potato filling.

Why try it?

These dumplings are a testament to the simplicity and comfort of Tiraspol's home cooking, showcasing the city's rural influences and hearty meals.

How it tastes

The dumplings are soft and chewy, with a buttery potato filling accented by hints of onion and seasoning.

Origin & History — first documented: 1910

Introduced in the early 1900s, these dumplings became a popular staple for their ease of preparation and satisfying nature, often made for everyday family dinners.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🌾 200 g wheat flour
  • 🥕 300 g potatoes
  • 🧄 1 onion
  • 🥛 50 g butter
  • 🧂 5 g salt
  • 🧂 2 g black pepper

Method

  1. 1 Prepare dough with flour, water, and seasoning.
  2. 2 Cook potatoes and mash with sautéed onion and butter.
  3. 3 Form dumplings with filling, boil until tender.

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