The key to a fantastic Bosnian Cevapi recipe is a balanced assortment of meats.
Servings 8Servings
Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine Bosnian
Ingredients
For the Recipe:
1lbground beef
1lbground lamb
1tspsalt
1tspblack pepper
1tbsppaprika
2garlic clovesminced
1tbspbaking soda
1/4cupcold water
1/4cupclub soda
For Serving:
8piecesof somun breador any flatbread
1large onionsliced
Sour cream
Equipment
Large mixing bowl
Plastic wrap
Grill or grill pan
Tongs
knife
Cutting board
Measuring cups and spoons
Method
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground lamb, salt, black pepper, paprika, and minced garlic. Mix well until all the ingredients are well combined.
In a separate bowl, mix together the baking soda, cold water, and club soda. Then pour this mixture into the meat mixture and mix everything together thoroughly.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to develop.
Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Take the meat mixture out of the refrigerator and shape it into small sausages, about 2-3 inches long.
Place the sausages on the grill or grill pan and cook for about 6-8 minutes on each side, or until they are cooked through and nicely browned.
While the meat is cooking, warm up the somun bread on the grill or in the oven. Cut the bread into smaller pieces, about the same size as the sausages.
Serve the cevapi on the warm bread, topped with sliced onions and a dollop of sour cream.
Make sure to mix the meat and spice mixture well for a better distribution of the seasoning.Use cold water and club soda to keep the meat tender and juicy.Shape the cevapi into small sausages with your hands or a spoon, making them about 2-3 inches long.If you don't have a grill or grill pan, you can also cook the cevapi on a stovetop or in the oven.