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Cevapi

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Prep time
60 min
Portions
2
Difficulty
Easy
Calories
488 kcal
Cevapi
Nutrition

Per portion

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488
kcal
Carbs
32g
Protein
27g
Fat
28g
Ingredients

For 2 portions

  • Beef minceOr: Lamb mince
    125 g
  • Pork mince
    125 g
  • Onions 1 pc finely grated
    as needed
  • Garlic cloves
    1 Stk
  • Sweet paprika
    ½ tsp
  • Cumin
    ¼ tsp
  • Baking soda
    ¼ tsp
  • Iodized salt
    ½ tsp
  • Pepper
    ¼ tsp
  • Pita bread
    1 Stk
  • Red onions
    1 Stk
  • AjvarOr: Salsa Roja, Tomato paste
    50 g
Method

Step by step

  1. 1

    Combine both minces in a bowl.

  2. 2

    Add grated onion, pressed garlic, paprika, cumin, baking soda, salt and pepper.

  3. 3

    Knead very thoroughly until a homogeneous mass forms.

  4. 4

    Rest mass at least 30 minutes, ideally overnight, in the fridge.

  5. 5

    Form finger-thick rolls about 8 cm long.

  6. 6

    Heat grill or pan very hot.

  7. 7

    Briefly warm pita.

  8. 8

    Brown cevapi all around 8–10 minutes turning several times.

  9. 9

    Serve with pita, chopped red onions and ajvar.

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