Main Course

Cevapi

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

Forkin tarafından hazırlanan özgün tarif

Toplam süre: 1 sa. 35 dk.
Porsiyon: 4
Zorluk: Orta
Porsiyon başına: 696 kcal

Alerjen bilgisi: gluten içerebilir. Alerjiniz varsa malzeme ambalajlarını mutlaka kontrol edin.

Ön hazırlık

Malzemeler

500 gground beef, 80/20 lean
250 gground lamb
2 çay kaşığıgarlic powder
1 çay kaşığıpaprika, sweet
0,5 çay kaşığıbaking soda
1,5 çay kaşığısalt
0,5 çay kaşığıblack pepper, freshly ground
2 yemek kaşığıwater, cold

for serving

1 adetonion, finely chopped
4 adetflatbread, pita or similar
0,5 su bardağıajvar

Ekipman

frying pan · grill · large mixing bowl

Hazırlanışı

Adım adım

1
Combine the ground beef, ground lamb, garlic powder, paprika, baking soda, salt, and black pepper in a large mixing bowl.
Yaklaşık 2 dk.
Aşçının notu: 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.
Yaklaşık 2 dk.
3
Cover the bowl and refrigerate the meat mixture for at least 1 hour, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld.
Aşçının notu: This resting period is crucial for the texture and flavor of the cevapi.
4
Divide the chilled meat mixture into 24 equal portions.
Yaklaşık 3 dk.
Aşçının notu: 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.
Yaklaşık 8 dk.
Aşçının notu: Moisten your hands slightly with water to prevent sticking.
6
Preheat a grill or a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
Yaklaşık 3 dk.
7
Cook the cevapi in batches, turning occasionally, until they are browned on all sides and cooked through, about 8-12 minutes.
Yaklaşık 12 dk.
Aşçının notu: 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.

Porsiyon başına

Besin değerleri

42%Puan

Kalori: 696,3kcal
Protein: 38,1g
Karbonhidrat: 32,9g
Yağ: 45,8g
Lif: 3,1g
Şeker: 4,2g

Tarifteki malzeme miktarlarından tahmin edilmiştir. Değerler markalara ve değişikliklere göre farklılık gösterebilir.

Tazeliğini koruyun

Saklama

Store leftover cevapi in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Yeniden ısıtma

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