Serbian Ćevapčići
By: lucrece
Published: Wednesday, July 14, 2010 - 8:30pm

Ingredients




1/2 yellow onion, finely chopped
2 garlic clove, finely chopped
1 pound ground lamb
1 pound ground beef
1 egg white, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon sweet Hungarian paprika

Preparation

1 Sauté the onion and garlic in oil until soft. Meanwhile, mix lamb, beef, egg and spices in a bowl. When ready, add the onion and mix well. Shape into small cylinders and refrigerate for at least 1 hr before grilling.

About


The Cevap is the official snack of Serbia, typically served on lepinja flatbreads, a recipe we've included below. They are bit like meatballs, a bit like gyro meat, but have a distinct Balkan flavor that comes from the lamb and paprika.
Served with Lepina flatbreads on a bed of Ghanian Jollof rice at:
http://worldcupfoodchallenge.blogspot.com/2010/06/day-3-serbia-vs-ghana-slovenia-vs.html