Ćevapčići with Ajvar
Balkan-style skinless minced meat rolls, deeply charred outside and juicy inside, served with smoky-sweet ajvar, raw onion rings, and pillowy flatbread. A no-frills grilling classic..
Cook time
32 min
Servings
4
Ingredients
10
Nutrition
per serving595 kcal
Calories
37 g
Protein
28 g
Fat
49 g
Carbs
Ingredients
For 4 servings
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Instructions
- 1
Knead both meats thoroughly with the finely grated garlic, paprika, baking soda, salt, and pepper until the mixture binds together and turns slightly tacky.
- 2
Cover the mixture and let it rest in the fridge – the baking soda is what keeps the rolls tender and juicy on the grill.
- 3
With damp hands, shape the mixture into about 16 finger-thick rolls and chill them again briefly so they hold their shape over the fire.
- 4
Preheat a grill or grill pan until very hot. Grill the ćevapčići on all sides until deeply browned with char marks and just cooked through.
- 5
Slice the onions into fine rings and warm the flatbread briefly on the grill. Serve the ćevapčići with ajvar, onion rings, and bread.