Grilled Bosnian Ćevapi
Small cylinders of minced lamb and beef, seasoned with paprika, garlic, and onion, chilled before grilling. Makes about 4 servings; preparation quantities and times are estimates.
Ćevapi are small minced-meat cylinders popular in Bosnia and Herzegovina. This version combines lamb and beef with onion, garlic, and paprika; the mixture is chilled before grilling and served with chopped onion. The preparation time and four servings are estimates based on the quantities and steps.
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Method
- 01
Sauté the aromatics
Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the yellow onion and sauté until translucent. Stir in the garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant. Remove from the heat and let cool.
Ready to continue when: The onion is translucent, the garlic is fragrant, and the mixture has cooled.
8 min - 02
Mix the meat
Put the ground lamb and ground beef in a bowl. Add the lightly beaten egg white, sweet paprika, and the cooled onion and garlic mixture. Mix until the ingredients are evenly distributed.
Ready to continue when: The meat and seasonings form an even mixture.
5 min - 03
Shape and chill the ćevapi
Divide the mixture and shape it into small, elongated cylinders of similar size. Cover and refrigerate for 60 minutes so they firm up before grilling.
Ready to continue when: The cylinders hold their shape when lifted and have rested in the refrigerator for 60 minutes.
60 min - 04
Grill and serve
Grill the cylinders on a hot grill, turning them so they brown on all sides. Serve with the chopped onion.
Ready to continue when: The ćevapi are browned on all sides and fully cooked in the center.
12 min
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Sources and review
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