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Moldavian Pârjoale (Meat Patties)

Name: Moldavian Pârjoale (Meat Patties)
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Romanian
Ingredients: 500 g ground meat (pork and beef); 2 small boiled potatoes; 1 slice of bread; 50 ml milk; 2 eggs; 1 small onion; 2 garlic cloves; 1 bunch parsley; 1/2 bunch dill; salt and pepper to taste; breadcrumbs for coating; oil for frying

Moldavian 'pârjoale' are large, fluffy meat patties made with ground meat, potatoes, onion, and herbs, sometimes coated with breadcrumbs and fried. They are an iconic dish from the Moldova region.

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Servings

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Prep

40 min

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Cook

20 min

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Total

60 min + 15 min rest

🥘Ingredients

servings

Mixture

For finishing

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✅Dietary Compatibility

💪High-protein🥦Clean eating🫒Mediterranean

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Yield

6–8 large patties (approx. 700–800 g mixture)

📦Storage

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Refrigerator

2–3 days refrigerated; reheat in pan or oven

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Freezer

Freeze raw or cooked up to 3 months; fry directly or reheat

🥗Nutrition Facts

Values per patty (approx. 100 g)

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Calories

150 kcal

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Protein

8 g

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Fat

10 g

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Carbohydrates

6 g

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Fiber

1 g

🍷Pairs Well With

🥂Mashed potatoes with butter and milk

🥂Coleslaw or pickles

🥂Polenta with sour cream and cheese

🥂Dry red wine or beer

💡Variations

Oven-baked patties — bake at 180°C for 25–30 minutes for lighter version

Mushroom patties — add finely chopped mushrooms to mixture

Cheese-stuffed patties — fill center with cheese cubes