If you ever plan a trip through Eastern Europe, then you probably don’t want to miss a small country located between Bulgaria and Ukraine called Moldova. For travelers who’re looking to visit countries that offer so much beauty while not being crowded with tourists, Moldova is the perfect one.
Because of its position between eastern and western nations, Moldova is usually called the country of contrasts. While you wander through the cities in Moldova, you will notice such a difference between two blocks in the city. For example, there is an outstanding difference between rich and poor while middle class doesn’t exist anymore. If you’re a type of person who loves to discover the nature and catch most amazing sunsets in the mountains, Moldova will be an exciting country for you. When you get bored with life in the city, you can quickly move in the villages that will truly show you Moldavian tradition and vibrant culture.
Once you get to Moldavia, don’t hesitate to try their traditional food or even learn to prepare it by yourself. They have a creamy and delicious cuisine which will meet anyone’s preferences regarding food. As you know, we are real food lovers, so it’s impossible that we visit the place without discovering their most delicious traditional food!
Basics of Moldovan Cuisine
Well, Moldovan cuisine is a very interesting mix of cuisines from eastern and western countries as these countries have influenced Moldova through the history. The majority of their traditional food is based on European food like different types of meat, cereal, cabbage, potatoes and so on. Moldova is located on a very fertile soil which means they can produce their high-quality food including all kinds of fruit, vegetables, meat, dairy products and grains. Their traditional cuisine is very similar to Romanian but differs in details because of influences from Europe and Russia. Moldovan cuisine is based on vegetables and they are focusing a lot on eating healthy, so it’s not a strange thing that the majority of their traditional food combines vegetables such as peppers, cabbage, onions, garlic and tomatoes.