🇷🇴 Romania recipe

Mici

Mici, also known as mititei, are the heart and soul of Romanian outdoor gatherings. These small, skinless grilled sausages are made from a well-seasoned blend of beef and pork (or lamb), with baking soda giving them their signature light and fluffy texture. Charred on a hot grill and served with mustard and fresh bread, they are an irresistible staple at every Romanian barbecue.

Prep20 mins
Cook10 mins
Serves6
Difficultyeasy
Mici, a Romania dish

Ingredients

  • 500g ground beef
  • 250g ground pork or lamb
  • 1 tsp baking soda dissolved in 50ml beef broth
  • 6 cloves garlic, finely minced or pressed
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tbsp dried summer savory (cimbru) or thyme
  • 1 tsp sweet paprika
  • 1/2 tsp ground coriander seeds
  • 1/4 tsp ground anise
  • 1/2 tsp ground caraway seeds
  • 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 50ml sparkling mineral water
  • 2 tbsp sunflower oil, for grilling
  • Yellow mustard, for serving
  • Fresh white bread, for serving

Method

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Nutrition per serving

Calories
340
Protein
22 g
Carbs
3 g
Fat
26 g

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