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Romanian Cheese Sticks

Name: Romanian Cheese Sticks
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Romanian
Ingredients: 400 g flour; 200 g cold butter or lard; 200 g grated salty cheese (telemea, hard cheese, parmesan); 1 egg; 3 tbsp sour cream; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp caraway seeds (optional); 1 egg for brushing; poppy or sesame seeds for garnish

Sărățele are traditional Romanian savory crackers, crispy and salty, made from a tender dough with cheese and butter or lard, thinly sliced and baked, perfect as appetizer or snack.

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Servings

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Prep

40 min

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Cook

20 min

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Total

1 h

🥘Ingredients

servings

Mixture

For finishing

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✅Dietary Compatibility

🥗Vegetarian🐟Pescatarian💪High-protein🥦Clean eating

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Yield

40-50 cheese sticks (approx. 400 g)

📦Storage

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Refrigerator

No refrigeration needed. Keeps for 7-10 days in metal tins at room temperature.

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Freezer

Can be frozen for 2-3 months, already baked. Thaw at room temperature, optionally reheat briefly in oven.

🥗Nutrition Facts

Values per serving (approx. 50 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

0 g

🍷Pairs Well With

🥂beer or dry white wine

🥂tea or coffee

🥂cocktails or sparkling water

🥂various dips (hummus, guacamole)

💡Variations

with caraway seeds sprinkled on top for traditional aroma

with sesame or poppy seeds for aromatic crust

with crushed hot pepper in the dough for spicy version