Mici

mititei

Ingredients12

• ground beef400 g
• ground pork300 g
• ground lamb100 g
• beef stock100 ml
• garlic4 cloves
• baking soda1 tsp
• salt2 tsp
• black pepper1 tsp
• sweet paprika1 tsp
• dried thyme1 tsp
• ground cumin0.5 tsp
• vegetable oil1 tbsp

Method

1. Mince the garlic very finely and mix it with the beef stock and baking soda.
2. Combine the ground beef, pork, and lamb with the stock mixture, salt, pepper, paprika, thyme, and cumin.
3. Knead the mixture thoroughly until it becomes sticky and uniform.
4. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
5. With wet hands, shape the meat into small cylinders about 8 cm long.
6. Brush a grill or griddle with oil and cook the mici over medium-high heat, turning often, until browned and cooked through, about 10 to 12 minutes.
7. Serve hot with mustard and bread.