World Flavors Cookbook

Kebapčinja

Name: Kebapčinja
Cook time: 15 min
Cuisine: North Macedonia
Ingredients: 500g ground beef, 300g ground lamb, 2 cloves garlic (minced), 1 tsp baking soda, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp black pepper, 1/2 cup sparkling water

Small grilled minced meat sausages, a staple of Macedonian street food and taverns, typically served with lepinja bread and raw onions.

Cuisine: North Macedonia

Ingredients

500g ground beef, 300g ground lamb, 2 cloves garlic (minced), 1 tsp baking soda, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp black pepper, 1/2 cup sparkling water

Instructions

1. Mix the meats with garlic, salt, pepper, and baking soda. 2. Gradually add sparkling water while kneading the meat for 10 minutes. 3. Let the mixture rest in the fridge for at least 4 hours. 4. Shape into small finger-sized sausages. 5. Grill over high heat (preferably charcoal) until browned and juicy. 6. Serve inside sliced lepinja flatbread with chopped onions and ajvar.