Romanian Mititei Recipe Recipe

Name: Romanian Mititei Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 16 ounces pork (or fresh ground meat ); 16 ounces beef; 16 ounces lamb; 500 500 ml mineral water or 500 ml blonde beer; 1 tablespoon salt; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 tablespoon paprika; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon thyme, powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice; 1 pinch ground cumin; 1 pinch ground star anise; 10 -12 garlic cloves (mashed); 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Servings: persons

16 ounces pork (or fresh ground meat )
16 ounces beef
16 ounces lamb
500 500 ml mineral water or 500 ml blonde beer
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon thyme, powder
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1 pinch ground cumin
1 pinch ground star anise
10 -12 garlic cloves (mashed)
2 tablespoons lemon juice

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1. Grind the meat very well all through a meat grinder (if is not already ground).
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2. Mix ( with hands ) the meat with salt and baking soda, occasionally adding a bit from broth (water / beer).
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3. Add the remaining spices, garlic diluted in lemon juice and mix well ( at least 15 min).
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4. Allow to cool in the fridge for at least 6 hours, preferably until the next day.
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5. Remove the meat from the fridge, with wet hands form mititei in 7- 8cm / 3 inches long and 2-3 cm / 1 inch thick. ( tubular shape).
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6. Put them on preheat hot grill at medium heat for 4 minutes on each side, 4 sides.
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It usually served hot with classic mustard, buns (sweet bread) and cold beer.
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Will be very good if you will use only pork but not fat and beef broth or beer in recipe.

1372

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

109

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 16 ounces pork (or fresh ground meat ), 16 ounces beef, 16 ounces lamb, 500 500 ml mineral water or 500 ml blonde beer, and more.

Yes, Romanian Mititei Recipe falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Romanian Mititei Recipe

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