Cevapi Recipe
Comes with pickled cabbage, onions, tomatoes, feta cheese and balkan bread.
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Ingredients
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Cevapi
Pickled Cabbage
Toppings
Balkan Bread
Method
Cevapi Preparation
- 1
Make the Cevapi Mixture
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ground lamb, grated onion, minced garlic, paprika, salt, black pepper, baking soda, and water. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- 2
Shape the Cevapi
Wet your hands and take small portions of the mixture, shaping them into small sausages about 10cm long and 2cm in diameter. Place them on a plate.
- 3
Grill the Cevapi
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook the cevapi for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally until they are browned and cooked through.
Pickling Cabbage
- 4
Prepare the Cabbage
Remove the outer leaves of the cabbage and cut it into quarters. Remove the core and finely shred the cabbage.
- 5
Pickle the Cabbage
In a large bowl, combine the shredded cabbage with salt. Massage the salt into the cabbage for a few minutes until it begins to wilt. In a pot, bring the water, vinegar, sugar, and black peppercorns to a boil, then pour over the cabbage. Let it sit for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
Toppings Preparation
- 6
Prepare Toppings
Chop the onion and slice the tomato. Crumble the feta cheese. Set aside for serving.
Balkan Bread Making
- 7
Make the Dough
In a bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm water and let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy. In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and olive oil, and knead until you have a smooth dough.
- 8
Let the Dough Rise
Cover the dough with a clean cloth and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- 9
Shape and Bake the Bread
Preheat the oven to 220°C (428°F). Punch down the dough and divide it into small balls. Roll each ball into a flat oval shape and place on a baking sheet. Bake for 10-15 minutes until golden brown.
