Pipărăică (Oaspică) – Traditional Garlic Cream

Pipărăică (Oaspică) – Traditional Garlic Cream

Pipărăică, also known locally as Oaspică, is a traditional garlic-based dish from the villages of the Pădurea Craiului Mountains in Bihor County. Made with garlic, sour cream, flour, and yogurt, it was traditionally served as a hearty late-morning meal for villagers returning from farm work. Its silky texture and rich garlic flavor pair perfectly with fresh bread and fried bacon or sausage.

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Servings

4

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Prep

10 min

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Cook

15 min

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Total

25 min

🥘Ingredients

4

servings

For the Pipărăică

For serving

✅Dietary Compatibility

💪High-protein
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Yield

4 servings

📦Storage

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Refrigerator

Up to 2 days in a sealed container

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Freezer

Not recommended

🥗Nutrition Facts

Values per serving (without accompaniments)

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Calories

270 kcal

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Protein

6 g

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Fat

20 g

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Carbohydrates

18 g

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Fiber

1 g

🍷Pairs Well With

🥂Fresh bread crumb
🥂Fried bacon
🥂Fried sausage
🥂Green onions

💡Variations

1

It can be made entirely with yogurt instead of sour cream for a lighter version.

2

Some villages add a pinch of dried dill for extra flavor.

3

It can also be served with warm polenta.

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