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Baba Alba: what it is and how to prepare a delicious dish at home

Erika IlyinaNews
Baba Alba: a dish that is unlike anything else. Source: freepik

Baba Alba is a traditional Moldovan dessert that was served at major holidays and weddings in the old days. It's made from pasta and has a unique flavor.

Food blogger koly4ca_zhanka shared how to make Baba Alba so that everyone would definitely like this dessert on Instagram. She also showed a recipe for a delicious sauce that will only improve the taste of the dish.

Baba Alba: what it is and how to prepare a delicious dish at home

Ingredients

  • pasta or spaghetti - 600 g
  • eggs - 8 pcs
  • sugar - 200 g
  • vanilla sugar - 1 sachet
  • milk - 600 ml
  • baking soda - 2 tsp
  • oil - 50 ml
  • jam - 300 g (can be replaced with prunes)

Method of preparation

1. Boil the pasta until half cooked, rinse with cold water, and add a little oil to prevent sticking.

2. Beat eggs with sugar and vanilla sugar until fluffy.

Baba Alba: what it is and how to prepare a delicious dish at home

3. Add boiled pasta, baking soda, and oil to the eggs. Stir to combine.

4. Add milk and chopped prunes or jam.

Baba Alba: what it is and how to prepare a delicious dish at home

5. Grease a baking dish with butter and sprinkle with breadcrumbs.

6. Pour in the batter and bake at 180 for 60 minutes.

Baba Alba: what it is and how to prepare a delicious dish at home

7. Reduce the temperature to 160-150 degrees and bake for another 60 minutes.

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