Mainly eaten in Romania.

Mucenici

A Romanian March recipe of pasta shapes filled with walnuts and honey, flavoured with cinnamon and served in honey syrup to mark the arrival of spring.

85 min Medium 6 servings
Mucenici recept: mézes-diós román márciusi sütemény
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Ingredients

6 servings
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Tésztához

Töltelékhez

Mézes sziruphoz

Főzéshez

Method

  1. Make the dough

    Knead the flour, eggs, lukewarm water, oil and a pinch of salt into a smooth, soft dough. Cover and leave to rest.

    30 min
  2. Prepare the filling

    Mix the ground walnuts with the sugar, cinnamon and grated orange zest.

  3. Shape

    Roll the dough out thinly and cut it into 6 cm wide strips. Place a little of the walnut filling on each strip, roll up, then cut into 4-5 cm pieces.

    10 min
  4. Cook

    Bring the salted water to the boil and cook the shaped pieces for 4-5 minutes, until they rise to the surface. Remove and drain.

    5 min
  5. Honey syrup

    Simmer the honey, water and a little cinnamon in a small pan for a short time, until slightly thickened.

    3 min
  6. Serve

    Dip the cooked mucenici in the honey syrup, then serve warm or at room temperature, sprinkled with the remaining walnuts.

Estimated nutrition
NutrientTotal (6 servings)1 servings
Energy3 615 kcal602 kcal
Fat125 g21 g
of which saturates14 g2,4 g
Carbohydrates568 g95 g
Protein79 g13 g
Fibre26 g4,3 g

An estimate calculated from the raw weight of the ingredients. Source: USDA FoodData Central.

Allergens and diets Based on the ingredients, it shows which common allergens the recipe contains and which diets it suits (e.g. gluten-free, dairy-free). For sensitive digestion, high-FODMAP and lactose-containing ingredients are listed separately. For information only; always check the actual products.

Contains: gluten, egg, tree nuts

For sensitive digestion: flour, honey (high-FODMAP or lactose-containing ingredients)

The labels are based on ingredient names, for information only and not medical advice. With a severe allergy or condition, check the actual products and ask your doctor.

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