Moldovan cuisine

Răcituri (jellied meat)

Pork trotters and meat boiled for hours and set with garlic into a jelly.

With care: in a safer version

Răcituri (jellied meat) — Moldovan cuisine. Photograph of the dish.

Ingredients

pork trotters
chicken or pork
garlic
bay leaf
pepper
salt

How it is prepared

The meat simmers for 5–6 hours; the broth is poured with garlic into dishes and set in the fridge.

Food safety with low immunity

Cook meat right through: steaming hot inside, with no pink parts or pink juices.

How to prepare it during treatment

A cold meat dish with raw garlic, which needs care during neutropenia. Make it fresh at home, chill it at once, keep it refrigerated and eat within 1–2 days, without raw garlic; if in doubt, have it as hot broth instead.

Your diet during treatment is agreed with your doctor. Sample 7-day menu for the treatment period →

Storage

Make it fresh, keep it chilled and eat it the same day. Do not leave it out on the table.

Reheating

Eaten cold — not reheated. That is why freshness and the fridge matter.

Symptoms it may suit

Low appetite. Gives a lot of energy and protein in a small portion — can help when appetite is low.

These are general observations: what suits you can change from day to day.

Treatment phases

Before treatmentmay suit
During a coursemay suit
Low counts (neutropenia)Only in the safer version and if your team agreesmay suit
Between coursesmay suit
After treatmentmay suit

Phase notes are general. During low counts, follow only your care team’s food rules.

If you have other conditions

Heart disease, Obesity, Liver disease, Stomach and gut. Can be fatty. With heart, liver or digestive disease, or excess weight, discuss fat content and portions with your team.
High blood pressure, Heart disease, Kidney disease. Often salty (stock, salty cheese, sausage, pickles). With high blood pressure, heart or kidney disease, discuss salt limits with your team.
Arthritis, Kidney disease. Red meat, offal or seafood can be rich in purines. With gout and some kidney conditions, discuss it with your team.

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Nutrition figures from a reliable source have not been added for this dish yet.

More from this cuisine

Moldova: food database → · Country page →

Sources

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Safer Food Choices for People With Weakened Immune Systems
FoodSafety.gov (U.S. HHS). Cook to a Safe Minimum Internal Temperature
USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service. Leftovers and Food Safety
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Food Safety for Older Adults and People with Cancer, Diabetes, HIV/AIDS, Organ Transplants, and Autoimmune Diseases
Food Standards Agency (UK). Chilling
World Health Organization (WHO). Five keys to safer food manual
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Food Safety During Cancer Treatment
National Cancer Institute (NCI). Eating Hints: Before, during, and after Cancer Treatment
BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care, 2019. Neutropenic diets to prevent cancer infections: updated systematic review and meta-analysis
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). FoodData Central — Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS)

Medical disclaimerThis information is for educational purposes only and does not replace medical advice.

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