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Ciorbă de Ceapă cu Burta

Bucharest — Mother recipe · en it

A unique soup-salad with onions and burta, typical of Bucharest, that tastes of nostalgia and authenticity.

⏱️ 20 min prep + 40 min cottura · 4 porzioni · facile

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Ingredients

  • 400g of onion, sliced thinly
  • 200g of burta, cubed
  • 200g of potatoes, cubed
  • 100g of shallots, cubed
  • 200g of zucchini, sliced
  • 1 liter of beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons of white wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon of black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon of salt
  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil
  • 100g of chopped parsley
  • 100g of cucumber, cubed

Method

  1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil and add the salt. Add the sliced onions and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
  2. Add the cubed burta and zucchini. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
  3. In a separate pan, bring the beef broth to a boil and add the cubed potatoes and shallots. Cook for 15 minutes.
  4. Mix the broth with the vegetables and pour into the pot with the onions and burta.
  5. Add the white wine vinegar, black pepper, and parsley. Stir well and cook for another 10 minutes over medium heat.
  6. Finally, add the cucumber and cook for another 5 minutes.
  7. Serve hot, with a drizzle of olive oil on top.

The story

Ciorbă de ceapă cu burta is a traditional dish from Bucharest, rooted in Romanian culinary art. This dish has been loved for generations and plays a significant role in local gastronomic culture.

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