Mâncărică de Mazăre cu Mărar și Pui (Moldovan Sweet Green Pea & Fresh Dill Braise) – Authentic Moldova Recipe
Comforting Moldovan home braise celebrating the pairing of sweet green peas and abundant fresh dill.
- Country of Origin
- 🇲🇩 Moldova (Eastern Europe, Europe)
- Dietary Profile
- omnivore
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 30 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- Seared chicken thighs (or tofu), Tender sweet green peas, Diced carrots, Bunches of fresh dill, Caramelized onions
Ingredients for Mâncărică de Mazăre cu Mărar și Pui (Moldovan Sweet Green Pea & Fresh Dill Braise) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) seared chicken thighs (or tofu), prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups tender sweet green peas, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with bunches of fresh dill
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Moldova seasoning (caramelized onions, tomato sauce, garlic)
- 2.5 cups rich culinary stock or aromatic cooking liquid, plus 2 tbsp cooking oil
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Heat oil in a heavy Dutch oven or deep skillet over medium-high heat; brown seared chicken thighs (or tofu) for 5 minutes.
- Add minced onion, garlic, bunches of fresh dill, and caramelized onions, tomato sauce, garlic, stirring for 2 minutes until deeply aromatic.
- Add tender sweet green peas and pour in the braising liquid; bring to a lively simmer.
- Cover and braise over medium-low heat for 20–22 minutes until meltingly tender and the sauce is rich and glossy.
- Stir in diced carrots right before serving warm.