Delicious Romanian Grilled Minced Meat Rolls Recipe

Try this authentic Romanian recipe for grilled minced meat rolls, known as 'mici'. These succulent and flavorful rolls are made with a mixture of ground beef and pork, seasoned with a blend of herbs and spices. Grilled to perfection, they make a great addition to any barbecue or outdoor gathering. Serve them with mustard, bread, and pickles for a complete and satisfying meal. This recipe takes around 30 minutes to prepare and yields about 12 meat rolls.

Ingredients

• 500g ground beef
• 500g ground pork
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 cup sparkling water
• Vegetable oil, for greasing

Directions

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef and pork.
2. Add the minced garlic, paprika, cumin, dried thyme, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and baking soda to the meat mixture.
3. Pour in the sparkling water and mix everything together until well combined.
4. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the mixture for at least 1 hour, allowing the flavors to meld.
5. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
6. Divide the meat mixture into 12 equal portions.
7. Shape each portion into a roll or sausage shape, about 2-3 inches long.
8. Grease the grill grates or grill pan with vegetable oil.
9. Place the meat rolls on the grill and cook for about 6-8 minutes per side, or until they are browned and cooked through.
10. Remove the meat rolls from the grill and let them rest for a few minutes before serving.
11. Serve the Romanian grilled minced meat rolls hot with mustard, bread, and pickles.

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