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Čevapi
Croatia
Eaten throughout the former Yugoslavia. Inseparable from the region's grilling culture.
Balkan minced meat sausages — small, skinless links of beef and pork spiced with garlic and paprika, grilled until charred and served in flatbread with raw onion and ajvar.
Prep
20 mins
Cook
15 mins
Difficulty
Easy
Calories
400 kcal
Serves
4
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used
Ingredients
500gbeef mince
250gpork mince
4 clovesgarlic, crushed
1 tsppaprika
1 tspbicarbonate of soda
salt and pepperto season
flatbread, raw onion and ajvarto serve
Method
1
Mix all meats with garlic, paprika and bicarb. Season. Knead well for 5 minutes.
2
Shape into small cigar-shaped sausages.
3
Grill over charcoal or high heat, turning, for 8-10 minutes.
4
Serve in flatbread with onion and ajvar.
Chef's Tip
The bicarbonate of soda is the secret to the slightly puffy, bouncy texture of authentic čevapi.
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