Regarding persimmons, FUYUS are flat and eaten firm and HACHIYAS are acorn shaped and are eaten softer depending how ripe you prefer them.
Originally Posted by
BuildingMyBento
Since you mentioned polenta, ever try cooking something Romanian?
Gosh, having only really been to Hungary once for five days, Slovakia for a couple nights, and connecting in Bucharest a couple times, Eastern European food never hits my radar. So, no, I haven't made mamaliga.