Exploring Culinary Traditions of Balti

Have you ever been to Balti? Eatagram invites you to explore this charming destination in Moldova.

Balti is often referred to as the Northern capital of Moldova. It’s the country’s third largest city with a rich and multicultural culinary heritage. Its cuisine has been shaped by gastrocultural influences of the nearby countries, that’s why the cuisine of Balti is rather versatile, but with a distinct authentic flair.

The city’s prime location with lush fields and flourishing farms provides Balti with fresh farmers’ produce. This allows local restaurants to promote the farm-to-table dining experience and to ensure the highest quality of all the specialties on the menu.

What to try first as you set foot in Balti? We recommend that you start with authentic Moldovan dishes. Mămăligă, a cornmeal porridge, is a popular side dish. Be sure to taste sarmale, delicate cabbage rolls filled with minced meat, rice and spices. If you prefer substantial meals, go with tochitură, the Romania-inspired stew in a thick gravy.

If you’ve come to Balti for foreign specialties, you’ll feel at home! Explore local restaurants serving Turkish kebabs, Ukrainian borshch, and Romanian polenta.

For street food fans, Balti offers an array of appetizing snacks. Try plăcinte, flavorful pastries filled with cheese, potatoes, or cabbage, which are a perfect pick-me-up.

Covrigi, also called pretzels, taste divine with a cup of strong coffee or aromatic tea. If you’re a meat lover, take a chance to luxuriate in mici, absolutely incredible grilled sausages.

Pair your dinner with a glass of fine local wine. Here’s to your culinary weekend in Balti!

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