World Flavors Cookbook

Ćevapi u Lepinji

Grilled minced meat sausages, a beloved street food staple throughout Croatia, served in a warm lepinja bread with onions and ajvar.

Cuisine: Croatia

Ingredients

• 800g ground beef/lamb mix
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• Salt and black pepper
• 4 lepinja flatbreads
• Ajvar (red pepper relish)
• Raw onions, chopped
• Kajmak (optional)

Instructions

1. Mix the meat with garlic, salt, pepper, and baking soda. Knead well and let rest in the fridge for several hours.
2. Shape the meat into small finger-sized sausages.
3. Grill the ćevapi over high heat (preferably charcoal) until browned and juicy.
4. Split the lepinja bread and steam it briefly over the grill.
5. Serve the sausages inside the bread with a side of chopped onions, ajvar, and a spoonful of kajmak.