Plăcintă cu Cartofi
The Quirky Foodster Team
Ingredients
- Plain flour — 2 cups (250 g / 9 oz)
- Warm water — 1/2 cup (120 ml / 4 fl oz)
- Oil, plus extra for brushing and frying — 1 tbsp
- Of salt — pinch
- Potatoes, boiled and mashed — 3
- Small onion, finely chopped and sautéed — 1
- Chopped dill — 2 tbsp
- Salt and pepper — to taste
Method
- Combine the flour, 1 tbsp oil, salt and warm water into a smooth, soft dough; rest for 20 minutes.
- Mix the mashed potato with the sautéed onion, dill, salt and pepper for the filling.
- Divide the dough into portions and roll each out thinly.
- Spread a portion of filling over each rolled sheet, leaving a border, then fold into a flat parcel, sealing the edges.
- Either pan-fry in a little oil for 2–3 minutes per side until golden, or brush with oil and bake at 190°C (375°F) for 20 minutes.
Introduction: A savoury hand pie filled with mashed potato and herbs, sold hot from street stalls and bakeries as a quick, filling snack.
Cultural Background: Potato-filled plăcinte are a common street food across Moldova, sold fresh and warm, offering an affordable, satisfying bite for those on the go, especially popular in markets and near transport hubs.
Tips: Season the potato filling generously, as mashed potato can taste bland if under-seasoned. Seal the edges well to prevent the filling from leaking out during cooking.
Variations: Add crumbled bacon to the potato filling for extra flavour. Mix in a little grated cheese for a richer filling.
Storage: Store cooled plăcinte in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 day, or refrigerate for 2 days.
Reheating: Reheat in a dry pan or oven at 180°C (350°F) for 8–10 minutes until warmed through.
Nutrition: Per serving (approx., 1 piece): 280 kcal, 6 g protein, 10 g fat, 42 g carbohydrate.
FAQs:
Q: Can these be frozen?
A: Yes, freeze unbaked and cook directly from frozen, adding a few extra
Q: Are plăcinte always fried, or sometimes baked?
A: Both methods are common — frying gives a
- Plain flour — 2 cups (250 g / 9 oz)
- Warm water — 1/2 cup (120 ml / 4 fl oz)
- Oil, plus extra for brushing and frying — 1 tbsp
- Of salt — pinch
- Potatoes, boiled and mashed — 3
- Small onion, finely chopped and sautéed — 1
- Chopped dill — 2 tbsp
- Salt and pepper — to taste
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