Serbian Ćevapi – Grilled Meat Sausages
Ćevapi (or ćevapčići) are juicy grilled skinless sausages made from minced meat, a staple of Balkan street food served with flatbread and raw onions.
Ingredients (Serves 4):
* 500g ground beef
* 250g ground lamb or pork
* 3 garlic cloves, minced
* 1 tsp baking soda
* 1 tsp paprika
* Salt and pepper
* Flatbread (lepinja), chopped raw onions, and ajvar for serving
Instructions:
1. Mix all ingredients in a bowl. Knead well and refrigerate for 1–2 hours.
2. Form into small, finger-sized sausages (about 7–8cm long).
3. Grill on medium-high heat until charred and cooked through.
4. Serve hot in warm flatbread with onions and ajvar.
Serbian Tip:
Let the meat rest overnight for deeper flavor and better texture.
Serbian Ćevapi – Grilled Meat Sausages
Ćevapi (or ćevapčići) are juicy grilled skinless sausages made from minced meat, a staple of Balkan street food served with flatbread and raw onions.
Ingredients (Serves 4):
* 500g ground beef
* 250g ground lamb or pork
* 3 garlic cloves, minced
* 1 tsp baking soda
* 1 tsp paprika
* Salt and pepper
* Flatbread (lepinja), chopped raw onions, and ajvar for serving
Instructions:
1. Mix all ingredients in a bowl. Knead well and refrigerate for 1–2 hours.
2. Form into small, finger-sized sausages (about 7–8cm long).
3. Grill on medium-high heat until charred and cooked through.
4. Serve hot in warm flatbread with onions and ajvar.
Serbian Tip:
Let the meat rest overnight for deeper flavor and better texture.
