Mititei

6 servings30 min prep15 min cookMedium Moldova

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Ingredients

  • 500g ground beef
  • 300g ground pork
  • 6 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp ground allspice
  • 1 cup beef stock (for kneading)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. 1Combine the crushed garlic with beef stock and let it infuse for 15 minutes, then strain out the garlic solids.
  2. 2Mix the ground beef and pork together with the garlic-infused stock, baking soda, cumin, thyme, allspice, salt and pepper.
  3. 3Knead the mixture thoroughly for several minutes until it becomes sticky and well combined.
  4. 4Cover and refrigerate the mixture for at least 2 hours, or overnight, to let the flavors develop.
  5. 5Shape the mixture into small finger-sized sausages using wet hands.
  6. 6Grill the mititei over hot charcoal or a grill pan for 10-15 minutes, turning frequently, until well charred outside and cooked through.
  7. 7Serve hot with mustard and fresh bread.

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