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Ciulama
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Ciulama is a traditional lentil and vegetable stew from the Danube Delta, a warm and nutritious dish.
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⏱️ 20 min prep + 55 min cottura · 4 porzioni · facile
Ingredients
- 500 g of lentils
- 2 onions
- 3 carrots
- 2 cabbages
- 1 zucchini
- 1 onion
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 2 liters of vegetable broth
- 100 g of lard or prosciutto
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar
- 100 ml of olive oil
Method
- In a large pot, sauté the lard or prosciutto with the garlic and onions.
- Add the carrots, cabbage, and zucchini, sauté for a few minutes.
- Add the lentils and vegetable broth, bring to a boil and simmer on low heat for about 30 minutes.
- Add the chopped vegetables, salt, pepper, and balsamic vinegar.
- Drizzle with olive oil and cook for an additional 10-15 minutes.
- Serving: serve hot with a sprinkle of chopped parsley.
The story
Ciulama has its roots in local agriculture, where farmers would use available lentils and vegetables to prepare a nutritious and economical stew.
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