Macinici muntenesti

This is a Romanian dish we make each spring on 8th March.

Macinici are mostly like pasta, but sweeter.

Ingredients:

2 liters water

200 gr macinici

a pinch of salt

2 tablespoons vanilla extract

zest of half a lemon

200 gr caster sugar

200 gr ground walnuts

1-2 tablespoons cinnamon

Instructions:

1. Mix the water with sugar, salt, lemon zest and vanilla and bring it to a boil.

2. When the water boils, add the macinici.

3. Keep boiling for about 10-12 minutes. Don’t stir too much, the macinici break easily.

4. Serve hot with a mixture of ground walnuts and cinnamon.

P.S. You can make this recipe with simple pasta. Choose a small pasta (like macaroni).