Main Course

Cevapi

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

Een origineel recept van Forkin

Totale tijd: 1 uur 35 min
Porties: 4
Moeilijkheid: Gemiddeld
Per portie: 696 kcal

Allergeneninformatie: kan gluten bevatten. Controleer bij een allergie altijd de verpakking van de ingrediënten.

Mise-en-place

Ingrediënten

500 gground beef, 80/20 lean
250 gground lamb
2 tlgarlic powder
1 tlpaprika, sweet
0,5 tlbaking soda
1,5 tlsalt
0,5 tlblack pepper, freshly ground
2 elwater, cold

for serving

1 stonion, finely chopped
4 stflatbread, pita or similar
0,5 kopjeajvar

Keukengerei

frying pan · grill · large mixing bowl

De bereidingswijze

Stap voor stap

1
Combine the ground beef, ground lamb, garlic powder, paprika, baking soda, salt, and black pepper in a large mixing bowl.
Ongeveer 2 min
Tip van de kok: 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.
Ongeveer 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.
Tip van de kok: This resting period is crucial for the texture and flavor of the cevapi.
4
Divide the chilled meat mixture into 24 equal portions.
Ongeveer 3 min
Tip van de kok: 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.
Ongeveer 8 min
Tip van de kok: Moisten your hands slightly with water to prevent sticking.
6
Preheat a grill or a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
Ongeveer 3 min
7
Cook the cevapi in batches, turning occasionally, until they are browned on all sides and cooked through, about 8-12 minutes.
Ongeveer 12 min
Tip van de kok: 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 portie

Voedingswaarden

42%Score

Calorieën: 696,3kcal
Eiwit: 38,1g
Koolhydraten: 32,9g
Vet: 45,8g
Vezels: 3,1g
Suiker: 4,2g

Geschat op basis van de hoeveelheden ingrediënten in het recept. Waarden kunnen per merk en vervanging verschillen.

Goed bewaren

Bewaren

Store leftover cevapi in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Opwarmen

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