Mici

Skinless grilled minced meat rolls, garlicky and springy.

Ingredients

• 600 g Ground beef
• 300 g Ground lamb
• 8 cloves Garlic
• 1 tsp Baking soda
• ½ cup Beef stock
• 1 tbsp Black pepper
• 1 tsp Thyme
• 1 tsp Paprika
• 2 tsp Salt
• 3 tbsp Mustard

Method

1. Make the paste — Crush the garlic with a little stock and strain it.
2. Mix — Combine the meats with garlic liquid, baking soda, spices and salt, then knead hard for 10 minutes until sticky and elastic.
3. Rest overnight — Refrigerate overnight — this is essential for the springy texture.
4. Shape — Roll into thick sausages about 8 cm long.
5. Grill — Cook over hot charcoal for 10 minutes, turning, until browned and firm.
6. Mici are ready — Serve with mustard and bread.

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