{"id":"mici_89434d3e4d","slug":"mici-mititei","title":"Mici (Mititei)","description":"Succulent Romanian grilled meat rolls seasoned with garlic, bicarbonate of soda, and a blend of savory spices. A staple of Eastern European street food and backyard BBQs.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":30,"cookMinutes":15,"totalMinutes":1470,"activeMinutes":45},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"500g ground beef (80/20)","name":"Ground Beef","quantity":500,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1.1,"usUnit":"lb","form":"ground","notes":"80/20 fat ratio","group":"Meats","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"250g ground pork","name":"Ground Pork","quantity":250,"unit":"g","usQuantity":8.8,"usUnit":"oz","form":"ground","notes":"","group":"Meats","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"250g ground lamb","name":"Lamb","quantity":250,"unit":"g","usQuantity":8.8,"usUnit":"oz","form":"ground","notes":"can substitute with more beef or pork","group":"Meats","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"5 garlic cloves, mashed","name":"Garlic","quantity":5,"unit":"clove","usQuantity":5,"usUnit":"clove","form":"mashed","notes":"","group":"Aromatics","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"150ml cold beef broth","name":"Beef broth","quantity":150,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"2/3","usUnit":"cup","form":"liquid","notes":"must be very cold","group":"Liquids","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"1 tsp bicarbonate of soda","name":"Bicarbonate Of Soda","quantity":5,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"powder","notes":"also known as baking soda","group":"Leavening","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"1.5 tsp salt","name":"Salt","quantity":9,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1.5,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"powder","notes":"to taste","group":"Spices","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"1 tsp black pepper","name":"Black Pepper","quantity":2,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"ground","notes":"","group":"Spices","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-9","original":"1 tsp dried thyme","name":"Thyme","quantity":1,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"dried","notes":"","group":"Spices","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-10","original":"1/2 tsp ground allspice","name":"Allspice","quantity":1,"unit":"g","usQuantity":0.5,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"ground","notes":"","group":"Spices","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"In a large chilled mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, and ground lamb. Add the salt, black pepper, dried thyme, and allspice.","group":"Preparation","title":"Combine the ground beef, ground pork, and ground lamb","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Dissolve the bicarbonate of soda in 2-3 tablespoons of the cold beef broth. Add this mixture along with the mashed garlic to the meat.","group":"Preparation","title":"Dissolve the bicarbonate of soda","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Knead the meat mixture by hand for about 10-15 minutes. Gradually add the remaining cold beef broth as you knead. The mixture should become a very sticky, homogenous paste.","group":"Preparation","title":"Knead the meat mixture","timerMinutes":15,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Cover the bowl tightly and refrigerate for at least 12 to 24 hours. This resting phase is critical for the texture.","group":"Resting","title":"Cover the bowl tightly and refrigerate","timerMinutes":1440,"sourceTitle":"Resting"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"With wet hands, shape the meat into cylinders about 3-4 inches (8-10 cm) long and 1 inch (2.5 cm) thick.","group":"Shaping","title":"With wet hands, shape the meat","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Shaping"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Grill the mici for about 3-4 minutes per side (roughly 12 minutes total), turning them 3 times to ensure even cooking and a nice crust. The internal temperature should reach 160°F (71°C). Do not overcook, or they will lose their juiciness.","group":"Cooking","title":"Preheat your grill","timerMinutes":15,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"}],"notes":"For the best texture, the meat mixture must be very cold and kneaded thoroughly until it becomes a sticky paste. Allowing the meat to rest overnight is essential for the flavors to meld and for the bicarbonate of soda to tenderize the proteins.","cuisine":{"group":"Eastern European","specific":["Romanian"]},"course":["main"],"cookingMethod":["grill"],"equipment":["grill","mixing bowl","garlic press or mortar and pestle"],"diet":["high_protein","low_carb","gluten_free","dairy_free","egg_free","nut_free","soy_free"],"allergens":[],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":16,"unit":"piece","note":"Approximately 16 meat rolls"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The meat mixture must be prepared 24 hours in advance. Once shaped, they can be kept on a tray in the fridge for a few hours before grilling."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store leftover grilled mici in an airtight container. Best served fresh, but can be reheated gently.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat in a pan over medium heat with a splash of water to maintain moisture."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fmici_89434d3e4d%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=a151c027-82e6-47ef-ac57-3bb937c39fb9","imageAlt":"Mici (Mititei) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["traditional","street food","high protein","bbq","meat rolls","mititei"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Mici (Mititei)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T05:21:48.971Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T05:21:48.971Z","related":[{"id":"recipe_943b7108be","slug":"buckwheat-porridge-hrechana-kasha","title":"Buckwheat Porridge (Hrechana Kasha)","description":"A nutritious, nutty, and comforting Eastern European staple. 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