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Authentic Moldavian Pârjoale (Golden Crisp Herbed Meat Cutlets with Garlic)
Traditional Moldavian flat oval patties made of minced pork and beef, shredded potato, onion, abundant parsley, dill, and garlic, pan-fried to a golden crisp crust.
Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
40 min
Ingredients
servings
4
- Minced pork350 g
- Minced beef250 g
- Medium potato, finely grated and squeezed1 pc
- Yellow onion, finely minced1 pc
- Garlic cloves, crushed5 clove
- Fresh parsley, chopped3 tbsp
- Egg1 pc
- Sunflower oil for pan-frying3 tbsp
- Salt1 tsp
Preparation Steps
1
Knead minced meats with grated squeezed potato, onion, garlic, chopped herbs, egg, salt, and black pepper into a cohesive mixture.
8 min timer
2
With moistened hands, shape the mixture into generous oval, flattened patties (about 8 cm long).
6 min timer
3
Fry the pârjoale in hot oil over medium heat for 6-7 minutes per side until thoroughly cooked and deeply browned.
13 min timer
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Nutrition Facts
per servingCalories
380
Protein
32g
Carbohydrates
8g
Fat
24g
Allergens
Eggs
*estimated values per serving
Provenance & Public Domain Audit
Source: Patrimoniul Culinar Tradițional Românesc / USDA Public Domain Collection (United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) & Romanian Gastronomic Heritage)
Legal status: Public Domain (17 U.S.C. § 105) • 17 U.S.C. § 105
License: Creative Commons CC0 1.0 Universal
