Best 4 Mititei Romanian Grilled Sausages Recipes
**Discover the Delightful Romanian Grilled Sausages: Mititei**
In the realm of savory grilled delicacies, Romanian cuisine proudly presents mititei, a flavorful experience that tantalizes taste buds with its unique blend of spices and textures. These succulent sausages, crafted from a combination of ground pork, beef, and lamb, are seasoned with a symphony of aromatic herbs and spices, including garlic, black pepper, cumin, and paprika, resulting in a symphony of flavors that ignite the senses. The distinctive smoky aroma of grilled mititei wafts through the air, beckoning food lovers to indulge in their smoky-sweet goodness. This article provides a culinary journey into the world of Romanian mititei, offering two delectable recipes: one that captures the traditional essence of this beloved dish and another that adds a touch of modern flair with a zesty lemon-herb marinade. Get ready to embark on a savory adventure as we explore the art of preparing and grilling these Romanian grilled sausages.
MITITEI- AUTHENTIC ROMANIAN GRILLED SAUSAGES RECIPE
Mititei- Romanian Grilled sausages are made with ground beef, garlic, and other spices. They are served with mustard, bread, and cold beer.
Provided by The Bossy Kitchen
Categories Meat and Poultry
Time 38m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Dissolve baking soda in the beef broth or plain water. Set aside.
- Use a garlic press to crush the garlic cloves.
- Place the meat with all ingredients in a large bowl, including the garlic, and mix thoroughly. (If you have a stand mixer, this will work too. )
- Add the broth in stages, mixing well after each addition. (The meat mixture needs to get to a smooth consistency, like a paste, but not too loose.) You might not need to use all the broth/water.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate overnight for the meat to absorb the flavors.
- The next day, line a tray with foil and set it aside.
- Take the meat out of the refrigerator and, with wet hands, form the "Mititei" in a cylinder shape 2-3 inches long and 1 inch thick.
- Place them on the tray. Continue until you finish all the meat.
- Grill them on high heat, preferably on coal, not gas. Flip them to cook on both sides and cook them to your desired doneness. (around 8 minutes)
- They are delicious when done with just a little pink inside and very juicy.
- Serve with mustard, fresh bread, or French fries next to a cold beer.
- Notes: The "Mititei" meat should contain a pretty good amount of fat. The original recipes use beef suet, fat pork meat(usually shoulder), or lamb. You can use only beef, but you will need to add oil to the mixture to replace the fat. If you do not use fat, the Mititei will be dry.
- Baking soda is mandatory, so do not omit it.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 133 calories, Carbohydrate 0 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 40 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 9 grams fat, Fiber 0 grams fiber, Protein 12 grams protein, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 260 grams sodium, Sugar 0 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams unsaturated fat
MITITEI (ROMANIAN STREET FOOD)
Mititei or Mici are little sausages without any casings made with ground meat and spices, and are usually served with lots of mustard, bread and a cold beer. They're juicy, plump, delicious and really easy to make!
Provided by Joanna Cismaru
Time 8h26m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Make the meat mixture: Add all the ingredients and ¼ cup of the broth to the bowl of your stand mixer. Start mixing using the dough hook or paddle attachment for about 3 minutes on medium low. As the liquid is absorbed by the meat, keep adding ¼ cup of broth at a time until all the liquid is absorbed.
- Cover and chill: Transfer the meat mixture to a bowl and press it down with a spatula to push out any air bubbles. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. This allows all the ingredients to get friendly, resulting in very tasty sausages.
- Shape into sausages: Form the meat into long little sausages that are about 4 inches long and about 1 inch in diameter. You can use a piping bag, this way you'll end up with perfect mititei all the same size. You can also use your clean hands to shape them into long sausages. This is easier achieved if you wet your hands as you roll the meat. Make sure they are long enough, as they do tend to shrink when grilling.
- Grill the sausages: Grill on a hot grill, turning every 3 minutes on each side. You want to make sure the grill is not scorching hot, as they will burn on the outside and will end up raw in the middle. If the heat is too low they will dry out.
- Serve: Serve with lots mustard and french fries.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 sausage, Calories 94 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 9 g, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Sodium 312 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 4 g
ROMANIAN SAUSAGES (MITITEI)
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- Place all ingredients in a large bowl and mix thoroughly, wetting your hands frequently to keep the meat moist. Cover the bowl and refrigerate at least 6 hours or overnight.
- Using slightly dampened hands, divide mixture into 18 equal portions and form into oval sausages about 3 inches long and 1 1/2 inches thick.
- Grill, broil or pan-fry 7 minutes per side or bake at 350 F for 15 minutes.
- Serve with tomato and green onion salad, sour cream sprinkled with paprika, baked potato or french fries, or rice.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 407 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Cholesterol 131 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 41 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 1259 mg, Fat 25 g, ServingSize 6 sausages (6 servings), UnsaturatedFat 15 g
ROMANIAN MICI--GRILLED FRESH SAUSAGES
These are also called mititei and they are an essential part of Romanian life in the summer. People in Romania rarely make these from scratch but rather buy the pre-seasoned meat at the butcher shop. In the U.S. we don't have that option so I combined a few recipes I had seen and came up with this one. They are delicious. Rich and garlicky. Serve them straight off the grill with yellow mustard and bread. Beer is a must too. If you would like to add lamb to the mix, substitute it for half of the pork.
Provided by Transylmania
Categories Pork
Time 40m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine the meats in a bowl. Add the garlic and seasonings and mix well.
- Add the water and baking soda and begin to knead the meat. Knead until it is very smooth and cohesive (about 10 minutes).
- Roll into small sausage shapes (about as long as an Italian sausage but a bit thinner).
- Let the mici rest on a plate or in a large container for at least two hours, and preferably overnight.
- Grill the mici over a medium-hot grill for 15-20 minutes. They may still look a little pink on the inside. This is normal because of the baking soda and doesnt mean that they are raw. 20 minutes should do it.
- Have the mustard, bread, and beer ready. These are so good.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 394.1, Fat 27.2, SaturatedFat 10.3, Cholesterol 122.5, Sodium 703.5, Carbohydrate 1.5, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.1, Protein 33.8
Tips:
- Use a combination of beef and pork for the best flavor.
- Grind the meat coarsely for a more rustic texture.
- Season the meat well with garlic, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Add some baking soda to the meat mixture to help keep the sausages tender.
- Form the sausages into long, thin links.
- Grill the sausages over medium heat until they are cooked through.
- Serve the sausages with mustard, ketchup, or your favorite dipping sauce.
Conclusion:
Mititei are a delicious and easy-to-make Romanian grilled sausage. They are perfect for a summer cookout or party. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make these tasty sausages at home. So fire up your grill and give them a try!
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