Ćevapi

Ingredients9

• ground beef500 g
• ground lamb250 g
• yellow onion1
• garlic2 cloves
• salt2 tsp
• black pepper1 tsp
• baking soda1/4 tsp
• sparkling water2 tbsp
• vegetable oil1 tbsp

Method

1. Grate the onion finely and squeeze out excess liquid. Mince the garlic.
2. Mix the beef and lamb with the onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and baking soda until the mixture is smooth and sticky.
3. Splash in the sparkling water and knead again so the meat stays moist. Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes.
4. With wet hands, shape the mixture into small finger-length sausages, about 8 cm long.
5. Brush a grill or heavy pan with oil and heat it until very hot.
6. Grill the ćevapi, turning often, until browned all over and cooked through, about 8 to 10 minutes.
7. Rest them for a couple of minutes, then serve hot with flatbread, raw onion, and ajvar or kajmak if you like.