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Cevapi recipe
Savor the smoky flavors of these grilled sausages!
Ingredients
- 500 g ground beef
- 250 g ground pork
- 1 onion
- 3 garlic
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 50 ml water
How to make Cevapi
- Finely chop 1 onion and 3 cloves of garlic, setting aside for later use.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 250 g of ground beef and 500 g of ground pork.
- Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, 2 tsp of paprika, 1 tsp of salt, 1 tsp of black pepper, 1 tsp of baking soda, and 50 ml of water.
- Knead the mixture with your hands for about 5 minutes until well combined and uniform in texture.
- Cover the mixture and let it rest for 30 minutes at room temperature.
- Shape the rested mixture into small sausages, approximately 10 cm long, resembling your finger size.
- Preheat your grill to medium heat, ensuring it's ready for cooking.
- Grill the cevapi for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally until all sides are nicely browned.
- Serve the cevapi hot with pita bread and chopped onions on the side.
What is Cevapi?
Cevapi is a traditional dish from Croatia, grilled, and takes about 30 minutes from start to finish. It is built around ground beef and ground pork. The recipe below uses 9 ingredients and is written out step by step.
How long does Cevapi take?
At 30 minutes it is quicker than 97% of the 588 dishes in Copper's atlas. Copper's atlas has 35 dishes built on ground beef. The method runs to 9 steps, the longest being 30 minutes.
Any tips for making Cevapi?
Well-mixed meat enhances the flavor and texture.
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