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Romanian Potato Stew
Tocăniță de cartofi
Potatoes stewed with paprika and onion
Wine & oil daysPrep 15 minCook 35 minServes 4
When to eat it. Made with oil. Keep it for days when wine and oil are allowed, like weekends in Lent and most of the Nativity Fast.
Ingredients
Method
- Fry the onions and pepper in the oil.
- Add the paprika and tomato paste, then the potatoes, bay and thyme.
- Cover with water and simmer 25 minutes until the potatoes are soft and the sauce thick.
- Season and add parsley. Serve with pickles.
Tip. Cheap, warming and exactly what a Romanian monastery serves.
Fasting customs differ between churches and parishes. When in doubt, follow what your priest gives you. Not sure what today allows? Check the Orthodox calendar.
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