Zeamă Moldovenească de Pui cu Tăiței de Casă (Moldovan Tangy Chicken, Herb & Noodle Broth) – Authentic Moldova Recipe

Ingredients for Zeamă Moldovenească de Pui cu Tăiței de Casă (Moldovan Tangy Chicken, Herb & Noodle Broth) (4 Servings)

• 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) tender chicken pieces, prepped into bite-sized pieces
• 1.5 cups fine egg noodles, washed and trimmed
• 1 cup diced carrots and sweet peppers
• 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with leuștean (lovage) and fresh parsley
• 1.5 tbsp traditional Moldova seasoning (tangy borș/lemon juice, garlic)
• 2.5 cups rich culinary stock or aromatic cooking liquid, plus 2 tbsp cooking oil

Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions

1. Warm cooking oil in a heavy pot over medium heat; gently sweat the minced onion, garlic, and leuștean (lovage) and fresh parsley for 3–4 minutes until fragrant.
2. Stir in tangy borș/lemon juice, garlic and toast for 45 seconds to release the essential oils of Moldova's kitchen.
3. Add tender chicken pieces and fine egg noodles, tossing to coat in the aromatic base.
4. Pour in the stock, bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for 18–20 minutes until tender and deeply flavorful.
5. Fold in diced carrots and sweet peppers, adjust seasoning, and ladle steaming hot into deep bowls.