Tocană, also known as tocăniță, is a Romanian stew prepared with tomato, garlic and sweet paprika.[1][2] Traditionally, it is consumed with a cornmeal mush named mămăligă.[2] The dish has a history of being consumed by shepherds in the Romanian mountains.[3] Derived from the Latin "toccare" into the modern "toca", the term is sometimes rendered as "tokana" in English.
Variations[edit]
Variations include the inclusion of mushrooms in the stew's preparation.[2][4] Additional variations include the addition or use of meat, such as lamb, and potatoes.[3]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ The Old World Kitchen: The Rich Tradition of European Peasant Cooking - Elisabeth Luard. pp. 517-518.
- ^ a b c Please to the Table: The Russian Cookbook - Anya Von Bremzen, John Welchman. pp. 311-312.
- ^ a b The Multicultural Cookbook for Students – Carole Lisa Albyn. p. 97.
- ^ Romania & Moldova - Nicola Williams
External links[edit]
- Tokana (Shepherd's stew). Cookipedia.co.uk.
- Moldavian Mushroom Stew (Tokana). AZCookbook.com.