These spicy sausages are very popular in
all Balkan countries. Just about every
region has its own version of it. In addition
to pork or beef, they are also often made
with lamb. The seasoning also varies.
The meat almost always goes through the
mill twice to obtain an extra fine texture.
No eggs or breadcrumbs are used in most
varieties. Ćevapčići are served together
with a bowl of ajvar and a vegetable dish
with onion rings, peppers and tomatoes.
You can serve bread, Greek pasta, sjobska
salad or even chips with it.
ćevapčići
from Croatia
Chop the onions and garlic very finely. Mix
equal quantities of minced pork and minced
beef. Mix with an egg white, chopped onions
and garlic. Season with mild paprika, cayenne
pepper, pepper and salt. Add a pinch of baking
soda.
Put this preparation in the food processor and
blend until very fine and homogenous.
First make balls the size of golf balls. Roll them
out into sausages one inch thick and arrange
them on a dish. Cover with foil and put in the
fridge for a few hours to allow the flavours to
mingle.
Grill the ćevapčići for about 8 minutes on the
barbecue. Brush them regularly with some oil.
You can also fry them in the pan in some butter
as shown on the picture.
paprika
cayenne pepper
baking soda
eggs
pepper and salt£
olive oil
minced pork
minced beef
garlic
onions
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