Chiftele

Chiftele are crispy, deep-fried Romanian meatballs traditionally made from minced pork or chicken, bread crumbs, and mashed potatoes, flavored abundantly with onions, garlic, lovage, and parsley leaves. Apart from the traditional meat-based chiftele, there are also those made from vegetables such as potatoes, peas, or mushrooms. They can be enjoyed as a main course with mustard or mayonnaise, or as a snack, when they are accompanied by tomatoes, cheese, cucumbers, and radish.