Pârjoale (also calledMoldavian pârjoale;Romanian:Pârjoale moldovenești), plural form ofpârjoală,[1] areRomanian andMoldovanmeatballs, usually mincedpork andbeef (sometimeslamb orchicken) mixed with eggs, grated potatoes, slices of bread soaked in milk or water, chopped onions, herbs (parsley, dill, thyme), spices (pepper) and salt, homogenized to form balls which are flattened to an elongated shape, passed throughbread crumbs, and fried in hot oil.[2][3] They can also be marinated in a tomato sauce.[4]