Enhanced Recipesculinary collection
Home
CoursesView CuisinesWhat Can I Make?My Kitchen

Zama soup with homemade noodles on chicken broth

Login to Save
К
Канал рецептов

Recipe Information

Recipe Available
Video-Specific Recipe

Zama Soup

Cultural Context

Zama Soup is a traditional Moldovan dish, often enjoyed during family gatherings and special occasions. This hearty soup reflects the agricultural roots of Moldova, utilizing fresh, local ingredients. It's a comforting meal that showcases the country's culinary heritage, and today, variations can be found across Eastern Europe, with each region adding its unique twist to the recipe.

MoldovanMDmain
60 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
chicken
sour bran
citric acid
1 egg
salt
bay leaf
black pepper
vegetables (unspecified)
noodles (homemade)

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is leaner and often less expensive than pork.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt provides similar creaminess with fewer calories.

bay leaves

Omit for a lighter flavor, or use thyme as an alternative.

vinegar

Lemon juice can be used for a fresher taste.

1

Cook chicken in water, removing foam as it cooks.

2

Add 1 bay leaf and 8 black peppercorns to the broth.

3

Prepare vegetables by cutting them into strips.

4

Blanch tomatoes in boiling water, then peel and chop them.

5

Once chicken is cooked, add all vegetables except for bell peppers and tomatoes to the broth.

6

Roll out the noodle dough thinly and cut into strips.

7

Let the noodles rest for 10 minutes.

8

After 10 minutes, add bell peppers and tomatoes to the broth.

9

Boil water for noodles, add salt, and cook noodles until foam appears, then turn off heat and cover for 10 minutes.

10

Rinse noodles under running water, then add to the saucepan with vegetables and stir in 1 tbsp of dry herbs and salt.

11

Let it boil for 5 to 7 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

boilingsimmeringchopping

Equipment Needed

pancolander

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Also Known As

ZamaZama Supă

Other Takes on Pork

(24 videos)

Similar Moldovan Videos

(24 videos)

Similar Dishes From Other Cuisines

(24 videos)