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Cevapi

Name: Cevapi
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 1 h 35 min
Yield: 4 porsjoner
Cuisine: balkan
Ingredients: 500 g ground beef 80/20 lean; 250 g ground lamb; 2 ts garlic powder; 1 ts paprika sweet; 0,5 ts baking soda; 1,5 ts salt; 0,5 ts black pepper freshly ground; 2 ss water cold; 1 stk. onion finely chopped; 4 stk. flatbread pita or similar; 0,5 kopp ajvar

Cevapi are small, grilled minced meat sausages, a staple in Balkan cuisine. They are typically served with flatbread, chopped onions, and a red pepper relish called ajvar. This recipe offers a simple way to prepare these flavorful sausages at home.

En original oppskrift av Forkin

Total tid: 1 t 35 min
Porsjoner: 4
Vanskelighetsgrad: Middels
Per porsjon: 696 kcal

Allergeninformasjon: kan inneholde gluten. Kontroller alltid ingredienspakningen hvis du har en allergi.

Forberedelser

Ingredienser

500 gground beef, 80/20 lean
250 gground lamb
2 tsgarlic powder
1 tspaprika, sweet
0,5 tsbaking soda
1,5 tssalt
0,5 tsblack pepper, freshly ground
2 sswater, cold

for serving

1 stk.onion, finely chopped
4 stk.flatbread, pita or similar
0,5 koppajvar

Utstyr

frying pan · grill · large mixing bowl

Fremgangsmåte

Trinn for trinn

1
Combine the ground beef, ground lamb, garlic powder, paprika, baking soda, salt, and black pepper in a large mixing bowl.
Omtrent 2 min
Kokkens tips: Use your hands to thoroughly mix the ingredients for even distribution.
2
Gradually add the cold water while continuing to mix until the meat mixture is well combined and slightly sticky.
Omtrent 2 min
3
Cover the bowl and refrigerate the meat mixture for at least 1 hour, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld.
Kokkens tips: This resting period is crucial for the texture and flavor of the cevapi.
4
Divide the chilled meat mixture into 24 equal portions.
Omtrent 3 min
Kokkens tips: For consistent size, you can weigh each portion.
5
Roll each portion into a cylindrical shape, about 5-7 cm (2-3 inches) long and 1.5-2 cm (0.6-0.8 inches) thick.
Omtrent 8 min
Kokkens tips: Moisten your hands slightly with water to prevent sticking.
6
Preheat a grill or a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
Omtrent 3 min
7
Cook the cevapi in batches, turning occasionally, until they are browned on all sides and cooked through, about 8-12 minutes.
Omtrent 12 min
Kokkens tips: Do not overcrowd the pan or grill to ensure even cooking and browning.
8
Serve the hot cevapi immediately with flatbread, finely chopped onion, and a dollop of ajvar.

Per porsjon

Næringsinnhold

42%Poengsum

Kalorier: 696,3kcal
Protein: 38,1g
Karbohydrater: 32,9g
Fett: 45,8g
Fiber: 3,1g
Sukker: 4,2g

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Hold den god

Oppbevaring

Store leftover cevapi in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Oppvarming

Reheat cevapi in a pan over medium heat or in the oven until warmed through.