Romanian food
Romanian food is filling, rustic cooking shaped by Balkan, Ottoman, Hungarian, German and Slavic influences. Cornmeal plays a central role, and mămăligă, the Romanian version of polenta, is served with countless dishes, from grilled meats to stews and cheeses. Romanian menus also feature a family of sour soups known as ciorbă or borș, alongside classics such as sarmale (stuffed cabbage rolls), mici/mititei (grilled skinless sausages) and tochitură (a traditional pork stew, often served with mămăligă, cheese and a fried egg).
