Romanian - Aperitive

a dish of small amount eaten before the main part of a meal, originated in Italy

antipasto

small, bite-sized food items that are designed to be eaten with the hands, without the need for utensils, and are often served at parties or gatherings

mâncare finger food

a small piece of pastry or bread with meat, cheese, etc. on top, which is served with drinks at parties

canapea

a selection of raw, fresh vegetables that are cut into bite-sized pieces and served with a dip, often as an appetizer or snack

crudites

the preserved eggs of some fish, especially one called sturgeon, eaten as food, which is considered a very expensive dish

caviar

a selection of cured and preserved meats, often served with complementary accompaniments like cheeses, fruits, and bread

mezeluri

a hard-boiled egg that has been shelled, cut in half, and filled with a mixture of the egg yolk, mayonnaise, mustard, and other seasonings

ouă umplute

a small, green cucumber that has been soaked in vinegar and spices

gherkin

a type of appetizer or snack made by wrapping cocktail franks or sausages in dough and baking or frying them until golden and crispy

an egg that has been exposed to smoke, often by being cooked in a smoker or over smoldering wood chips

ou afumat

a small, appetizing bite-sized food served before a meal to stimulate the appetite

amuse-bouche

a dish of small round pieces of food with various fillings wrapped in dough, originated in China

dim sum

a small, typically breaded and fried piece of chicken meat, often served as a snack or fast food item

nugget de pui

a Greek dish made with spinach and feta cheese, typically baked in layers of phyllo pastry

spanakopita

a Spanish dish that typically consists of bite-sized pieces of meat or vegetables

pincho

a type of appetizer that typically consists of oysters wrapped in bacon or ham

îngeri pe cal

a popular deep-fried appetizer made by slicing an onion to create a flower-like shape, dipping it in batter, and then frying until crispy

ceapă înflorită

chicken wings coated in a spicy sauce and then deep-fried

aripi de buffalo

a simple appetizer or snack consisting of cheese served with crackers or crisp bread

brânză și biscuiți

a breaded and fried piece of chicken typically served as a finger-sized appetizer or snack

deget de pui

a bite-sized appetizer made with a creamy crab filling enclosed in puff pastry

gustare de crab

a spicy appetizer made by stuffing jalapeño peppers with cream cheese or other fillings, then typically coated in breadcrumbs and deep-fried or baked until crispy

jalapeño popper

a ring-shaped slice of onion that is dipped in batter or bread crumbs and then fried until crispy, often served as a snack or a side dish

inel de ceapă

a tasty, triangular snack from India and other places, filled with seasoned potatoes, peas, and other ingredients

samosa

a mushroom cap that has been filled with a flavorful mixture of ingredients such as breadcrumbs, cheese, and herbs, and then baked until tender and crispy

ciupercă umplută

a type of bread roll made from pizza dough that is typically tied in a knot shape, baked, and then brushed with garlic butter for flavor

nod de usturoi

a thin stick of pastry containing cheese

baston de brânză

a deep-fried appetizer made from breaded and fried sticks of mozzarella cheese

băți de mozzarella

a deep-fried Indian snack made from a batter of chickpea flour and various vegetables or meat

pakora

a potato that has been baked or fried, often filled with cheese, bacon, and other toppings, and served as a popular appetizer or snack

coajă de cartof

thick, triangular-shaped cuts of potatoes that are typically seasoned and baked or fried until crispy on the outside and soft on the inside

felie de cartof

a classic appetizer consisting of cooked shrimp served chilled with a tangy dipping sauce, often made of ketchup, horseradish, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce

cocktail de creveți

a dish made from raw, finely chopped or minced salmon, typically seasoned with herbs, spices, and other flavorings

tartare de somon

‌a potato cooked with its skin on

cartof copt

a small, delicate sandwich typically made with thinly sliced bread, crusts removed, and filled with a variety of ingredients

sandviș de ceai

a potato cooked and served with its skin on

cartof copt