Piftie

Piftie, more commonly called răcitură in the north of the country, is a traditional meat aspic made with meat parts, usually pork or chicken, boiled along with chopped vegetables, garlic, and bay leaves. Chunks of cooked meat parts, diced boiled carrots, minced garlic, and (optionally) chopped parsley are placed in a mold or a deep bowl, then topped with meat broth. The garlicky dish is then refrigerated and allowed to congeal, developing a gelatinous consistency. In Romania, this dish is typically prepared during the winter season and it is traditionally served as an appetizer on holidays such as Christmas, New Year's Eve, and Easter. This dish is also consumed in Moldova and Macedonia, called răcitură and piftija or pacha, respectively.