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Murături

watermelon, cabbage, tomatoes and cucumbers soured in barrels

Moldova and Romania Fermented & pickled Vegetarian

Your guide, Chef Baku
Drawn, not photographed Updated September 2026
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History

Moldovan cellars store barrels of soured vegetables; pickled watermelon, harbuji murați, is a local speciality.

Frequently asked questions

What is Murături?

Murături is a fermented & pickled from Moldova: watermelon, cabbage, tomatoes and cucumbers soured in barrels. Moldovan cellars store barrels of soured vegetables; pickled watermelon, harbuji murați, is a local speciality.

Made with

cabbagevegetablestomato

Cooked

fermented

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