Mititei, or Romanian sausages, are an essential delicacy at festive meals, especially on May 1st, when everything seems to become more festive. Spreading an inviting aroma, they are a perfect choice for any barbecue, whether you are by the water or in your own backyard. The recipe below will allow you to create delicious mititei at home, just as good as those from Buzău.
Ingredients:
- 1 kg ground beef
- 500 g ground pork
- 200 ml mineral water
- 100 g garlic (about 10 cloves)
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon or lime zest
- 1/2 cup red wine
Preparation:
Start by finely chopping the garlic, then place it in a large bowl. Add the ground beef and pork, mixing well to combine evenly. Add the salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme, continuing to mix. Including baking soda will help achieve a fluffy texture, while the mineral water will add juiciness.
To enhance the flavor, add the red wine and lemon or lime juice. These ingredients not only enrich the taste but also help tenderize the meat. Mix everything well until you obtain a homogeneous mixture. It is important to let the mixture rest in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, but ideally overnight. This allows the flavors to develop and penetrate the meat.
After the mixture has rested in the refrigerator, form the mititei. You can make them small, about 70-80 grams, being careful to give them an elongated shape. Make sure not to make them too large, so they cook evenly on the grill.
Preheat the grill and, when ready, brush it with a little oil to prevent sticking. Place the mititei on the grill and cook them over medium heat, turning them occasionally to achieve even browning and an appetizing crust.
When the mititei are well browned and have an inviting aroma, they are ready to serve. You can accompany them with mustard, fresh bread, and a cabbage salad, and the taste will be truly savory. Now, you can enjoy a delicious meal, bringing Romanian tradition and flavors directly to your table whenever you crave a memorable culinary experience.
Ingredients:
- 1 kg ground beef
- 500 g ground pork
- 200 ml mineral water
- 100 g garlic (about 10 cloves)
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon or lime zest
- 1/2 cup red wine
Preparation:
Start by finely chopping the garlic, then place it in a large bowl. Add the ground beef and pork, mixing well to combine evenly. Add the salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme, continuing to mix. Including baking soda will help achieve a fluffy texture, while the mineral water will add juiciness.
To enhance the flavor, add the red wine and lemon or lime juice. These ingredients not only enrich the taste but also help tenderize the meat. Mix everything well until you obtain a homogeneous mixture. It is important to let the mixture rest in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, but ideally overnight. This allows the flavors to develop and penetrate the meat.
After the mixture has rested in the refrigerator, form the mititei. You can make them small, about 70-80 grams, being careful to give them an elongated shape. Make sure not to make them too large, so they cook evenly on the grill.
Preheat the grill and, when ready, brush it with a little oil to prevent sticking. Place the mititei on the grill and cook them over medium heat, turning them occasionally to achieve even browning and an appetizing crust.
When the mititei are well browned and have an inviting aroma, they are ready to serve. You can accompany them with mustard, fresh bread, and a cabbage salad, and the taste will be truly savory. Now, you can enjoy a delicious meal, bringing Romanian tradition and flavors directly to your table whenever you crave a memorable culinary experience.