{"id":"cevapi_058cabea8b","slug":"cevapi","title":"Ćevapi","description":"Juicy, hand-shaped grilled sausages made from a blend of minced meats and aromatic garlic, a beloved staple of Balkan cuisine.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":30,"cookMinutes":15,"totalMinutes":45,"activeMinutes":45},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"600g ground beef (80/20)","name":"Ground Beef","quantity":600,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1.3,"usUnit":"lb","form":"ground","notes":"80/20 fat ratio preferred","group":"Meats","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"200g ground lamb","name":"Lamb","quantity":200,"unit":"g","usQuantity":7.1,"usUnit":"oz","form":"ground","notes":"","group":"Meats","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"4 cloves garlic, minced","name":"Garlic","quantity":4,"unit":"clove","usQuantity":4,"usUnit":"clove","form":"minced","notes":"","group":"Seasonings","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"2 tsp salt","name":"Salt","quantity":10,"unit":"g","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"","notes":"to taste","group":"Seasonings","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"1 tsp black pepper","name":"Black Pepper","quantity":5,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"ground","notes":"black","group":"Seasonings","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"1 tsp baking soda","name":"Baking Soda","quantity":5,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"","notes":"essential for texture","group":"Pantry","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"50ml sparkling water","name":"Sparkling water","quantity":50,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"1/4","usUnit":"cup","form":"","notes":"cold","group":"Pantry","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground lamb, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and baking soda.","group":"Preparation","title":"Combine the ground beef, ground lamb, minced garlic, salt, black pepper","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Gradually add the sparkling water while kneading the meat mixture vigorously by hand for at least 5-10 minutes until it becomes sticky and homogenous.","group":"Preparation","title":"Gradually add the sparkling water while kneading the meat mixture vigorously","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or ideally overnight.","group":"Chilling","title":"Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate","timerMinutes":120,"sourceTitle":"Chilling"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Take small portions of the chilled meat and roll them into finger-sized sausages, about 2-3 inches long and 1 inch thick.","group":"Shaping","title":"Take small portions of the chilled meat","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Shaping"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Preheat a grill or a heavy cast-iron skillet to medium-high heat, approximately 400°F (204°C). 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