by Tanya Zilberter, PhD
Historically,
Moldavian culture is the result of many influences such as from Greece,
Turkey,
and Slavic peoples. 
Moldova or Moldavia is a former USSR republic and now a new
independent state in Southeast Europe. Historically, its culture is the
result of many influences such as from Greece, Turkey, and Slavic
peoples. All these circumstances are reflected in Moldavian cuisine,
which, however, has its own culinarytraditions. For example, there are
famous Moldavian corn meal dishes, stuffed vegetables, fermented
vegetables, and dishes with Feta.
Chorba Soup
1lb. Beef
1 c string or green beans, cut into1' pieces
1/4 head cabbage
1 onion, shredded
1 carrot, shredded
1 parsley (stalk, leaves, and root), chopped
1 celery (stalk, leaves, and root), chopped
1 leek(stalk, leaves, and root), chopped
1/2 ts paprica powder
Kvas
to
taste
Sour cream for garnish
In a soup pot, pour just enough cold water to cover the beef. Boil,
reduce the heat, and simmer for 1.5 hours. Remove and reserve the beef.
Add beans, cabbage, onion, the roots, and carrot. Simmer for 30 minutes
more. Add the greens and Kvas, boil for 1/2 minute. Serve with sour
cream.
About Kvas
Kvas
recipe
Kvas is traditional and very popular Slavic beverage belonging to
the categoryof fermented foods. In the process of fermentation
practically all carbohydratesare being transformed to CO2 by friendly
bacteria giving the beverage carbonatedtexture and many valuable
nutrients while removing sugars.
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