
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.
Servings
4
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
🥘Ingredients
servings
For the Pipărăică
For serving
✅Dietary Compatibility
Yield
4 servings
📦Storage
Refrigerator
Up to 2 days in a sealed container
Freezer
Not recommended
🥗Nutrition Facts
Values per serving (without accompaniments)
Calories
270 kcal
Protein
6 g
Fat
20 g
Carbohydrates
18 g
Fiber
1 g
🍷Pairs Well With
💡Variations
It can be made entirely with yogurt instead of sour cream for a lighter version.
Some villages add a pinch of dried dill for extra flavor.
It can also be served with warm polenta.