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Mititei

πŸ‡·πŸ‡΄ A dish from Romania

Mititei, a dish from Romania
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Mititei or mici is a traditional dish from Romanian cuisine, consisting of grilled ground meat sausages made from a mixture of beef, lamb and pork, with spices such as garlic, black pepper, thyme, coriander, anise, savory, and sometimes a touch of paprika. Sodium bicarbonate and broth or water are also added to the mixture.

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πŸ₯˜Main ingredientsground beef, pork, lamb, garlic, black pepper, coriander, savory
πŸ”₯Cooking methodseasoned mince shaped into skinless logs and grilled
πŸ‘…Flavour & stylesmoky, garlicky, spiced and juicy
πŸ•’When it’s eatenpopular grill/barbecue street food, often with mustard and bread

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Frequently asked questions

Where does Mititei come from?
Mititei is a dish that originated in Romania.
What is Mititei?
Mititei or mici is a traditional dish from Romanian cuisine, consisting of grilled ground meat sausages made from a mixture of beef, lamb and pork, with spices such as garlic, black pepper, thyme, coriander, anise, savory, and sometimes a touch of paprika. Sodium bicarbonate and broth or water are also added to the mixture.