Culinary Travel: Cevapi Sandwich

Southeastern European Meat and Onion Sausages that make excellent sandwiches. This a grilled dish of minced meat, a type of skinless sausage, found traditionally in the countries of southeastern Europe (the Balkans). They are considered a national dish in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia and are also common in Croatia, Montenegro, Slovenia, as well as in Albania, Republic of Macedonia, Bulgaria, Romania.

Cevapi has its origins in the Balkans during the Ottoman period, and represents a regional speciality similar to the kofte kebab.

They are usually served of 5–10 pieces on a plate or in a flatbread, often with chopped onions, sour cream, kajmak, ajvar, feta cheese, minced red pepper and salt. Bosnian ćevapi are made from two types of minced beef meat, hand mixed and formed with a funnel, while formed ćevapi are grilled. Serb ćevapčići are made of either beef, lamb or pork or mixed. Macedonian, Croatian, Bulgarian and Romanian varieties are often made of both pork and beef.

Ingredients

3/4 pound ground beef
3/4 pound ground lamb
3 tablespoons finely grated onion
1 tablespoon freshly minced garlic (about 3 medium cloves)
1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons Kosher salt
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
Type of fire: Direct
Grill heat: medium-high

Directions

1. In a medium bowl, mix together beef, lamb, onion, garlic, paprika, salt, pepper, and baking soda by hand until thoroughly combined.

2. Form meat mixture into finger-length sausages 3/4-inch in diameter.

3. Light one chimney full of charcoal. When all the charcoal is lit and covered with gray ash, pour out and spread the coals evenly over entire surface of coal grate. Set cooking grate in place, cover grill and allow to Preheat for 5 minutes. Clean and oil the grilling grate. Grill sausages over medium-high direct heat until well browned on all sides and just cooked through, about 8 minutes total. Remove to a serving tray or plates, let rest for 5 minutes, then serve immediately. 

Serve with rice. 

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