Garlic can make ordinary food an unforgettable experience, and Majei, Romanian, is clear evidence. This garlic sauce is fragrant, spicy and perfectly smooth. It can revive every meal, from baked meat, to grilled vegetables, to ordinary potatoes.
Garlic is one of the oldest and most versatile ingredients of kitchens around the world. In Romania, it is born Majei – a sauce that can raise even an ordinary potato or to a gourmet experience. It is simple, fast and variable, yet it maintains its characteristic distinctive taste. Whether you prepare it classic, spicy, Gypsy, gently fasting or with creamy yoghurt, Majdei will never disappoint.
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History and origin
The word “mujei” comes from the Romanian “Must de AI”, ie “garlic cider”. Traditionally he was preparing And by mixing it with a little oil or water. This procedure dates back to the Middle Ages, when the sauce was a common part of the daily diet of Romanian villagers. Majdei served to meat, fish, potatoes and vegetables and soon became an essential part of Romanian cuisine.
Ingredients:
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10 garlic cloves
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50 ml of sunflower or olive oil
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0.5 teaspoon of salt
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1 teaspoon of white vinegar (or balsamic)
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50 ml of water or yogurt (for a finer variant)
Procedure::
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Peel the garlic and chop finely or crush with a mortar.
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In a bowl, mix garlic with salt and 1-2 tablespoons of oil.
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Gradually add the rest of the oil until a thick paste is formed.
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Add vinegar and mix well.
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If you want a finer sauce, add water or yogurt to the desired consistency.
Variants of mujdei
Classic Mujdei
The simplest version with garlic, oil and vinegar. It has a distinctive, pure taste that fits almost everything.
Gypsy Majdei
The basic paste is added ground pepper, which gives the sauce a spicy tone. It is perfectly complemented by grilled meat or sausages.
Lent mujdei
Ideal for vegetarians and vegans – without animal products, with water instead of yoghurt. Suitable for baked potatoes, steamed vegetables or tofu.
Mujdei s Jogurtem
Adding white yogurt results in a creamy, fine version of the sauce that softens the sharp taste of garlic. It is suitable for vegetable dishes and fish.
For festive administration, you can decorate Majdei with chopped parsley, coriander leaves or slightly sprinkled with pepper.
Majdei is a simple, fast yet universal garlic sauce. You can prepare it classic, spicy, finely or with yogurt and always enrich your food with a strong taste. Whether you use it for meat, fish, potatoes or vegetables, one thing is certain – with my Majdei every dish turns into a small gourmet experience.
