Papanași facts for kids
Papanași, with cherries, at a restaurant, in Sinaia
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| Type | Pastry |
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| Course | Main, Dessert |
| Place of origin | Romania, Moldova |
| Main ingredients | soft cheese, jam |
Papanași is a yummy traditional pastry from Romania and Moldova. It can be either fried or boiled. People often enjoy it as a sweet treat or dessert.
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What Are Papanași?
Papanași are usually shaped like a doughnut, with a smaller ball of dough placed on top. This makes them look unique and fun!
How Papanași Are Made
The main ingredient for Papanași dough is a soft cheese. In Romania, they often use a type of cheese called urdă. Other similar cheeses like ricotta or cottage cheese can also be used.
The dough is mixed with other ingredients like eggs, sugar, and a little salt. Sometimes, people add rum, lemon zest, or orange zest for extra flavor. Baking soda helps the dough become light and fluffy.
Serving Papanași
Once cooked, Papanași are served warm. They are usually covered with crème fraîche, heavy cream, or sour cream. To make them even sweeter, they are topped with sour cherries, jam, or fruit preserves. Vanilla is also a common addition for a lovely aroma.
Cooking Methods
There are two main ways to cook Papanași:
- Fried Papanași: These are deep-fried until golden brown, much like a regular doughnut. They become crispy on the outside and soft inside.
- Boiled Papanași: These are boiled in water, similar to how you would cook a dumpling or large gnocchi. This method makes them softer and chewier.
Where Does the Name Papanași Come From?
The word papanași might come from an old Latin word, pappa. This word meant 'food for children'. It makes sense, as Papanași are a delicious and comforting food that many children love!
See also
In Spanish: Papanași para niños
