Romanian Mici (romanian Mici)

Mici, also known as "mititei," are a traditional Romanian dish that consists of grilled ground meat rolls flavored with various spices. They are a popular street food and are often enjoyed with mustard, bread, and cold beer.

Romanian Mici (romanian Mici)

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 lb ground pork
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup sparkling water

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, ground pork, salt, pepper, paprika, cumin, garlic, and sparkling water until well combined.
  2. Divide the mixture into small portions and shape them into finger-sized rolls.
  3. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  4. Grill the mici for about 5 minutes on each side, or until they are cooked through and have a nice char on the outside.
  5. Remove from the grill and let them rest for a few minutes before serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
10 minutes
Total time:
25 minutes
Cooking method
Grilling

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
300 per serving
Protein
20g
Carbohydrates
5g
Fat
22g

Supplies

Grill Tongs Large mixing bowl

Tools

Grill Tongs

Serving suggestions

Serve the mici with mustard, fresh bread, and a cold beer for an authentic Romanian street food experience.

Tips & tricks

For extra flavor, you can add a touch of smoked paprika to the meat mixture.

Cost

$10