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Nutritional Values

🔥310kcal
💪25gProtein
🌾35gCarbs
🥑10gFat
🌿3gFibre
⚖️400 gServing

* Per serving · 400 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten 🥚 Eggs

Zama de pui

How to order / say it
Say it Zama de pui — [Zah-mah deh pwee]
Order Can I have a bowl of zama de pui?
Locally Pot să am un bol de zama de pui?
Say locally

A brothy chicken soup with homemade noodles.

Why try it?

Zama de pui is a soul-warming staple in Tiraspol, reflecting the tradition of homemade meals prepared with care and shared with loved ones.

How it tastes

The soup is savory and aromatic, featuring tender chicken pieces and soft noodles in a clear, flavorful broth.

Origin & History — first documented: 1905

This dish dates back to the early 20th century, becoming a traditional meal during family dinners in Tiraspol. It highlights local ingredients and cooking techniques.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥩 300 g chicken
  • 🧄 1 onion
  • 🥕 100 g carrot
  • 🌾 100 g homemade noodles
  • 🌿 10 g parsley
  • 🧂 5 g salt
  • 🧂 2 g black pepper

Method

  1. 1 Boil the chicken with onion and carrot until cooked.
  2. 2 Remove chicken, shred into bite-sized pieces.
  3. 3 Add noodles to the broth, cook, and return chicken before serving.

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