Mici
HB-1145 · Hand-built original · Moldovan
Small skinless rolls of seasoned minced meat are grilled over high heat and served hot with bread and mustard.
MoldovanMain course4–6 servings364 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic
Main ingredient: beef
Pairs well with: mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, red wine sauce, yorkshire pudding, green beans
Servings:4quantities adjust to match
Ingredients
- 17¾ oz minced beef
- 10½ oz minced lamb or pork
- 4 garlic cloves, crushed to a paste
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 6½ Tbsp beef stock, cold
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika (optional)
- Oil, for the grill
- Mustard and bread, to serve
Method
- Put both minces in a large bowl with the garlic, thyme, salt, pepper and paprika, if using.
- Dissolve the baking soda in the cold stock and pour it over the meat.
- Knead the mixture vigorously for at least 10 minutes, until it becomes smooth, sticky and pale, incorporating all the stock. This step gives mici their characteristic springy, juicy texture.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, ideally overnight.
- With wet hands, shape the mixture into small fat cylinders about 3 inches long and 1 inch thick.
- Grill over hot coals or on a well-oiled grill pan over medium-high heat for 8 to 10 minutes, turning every couple of minutes, until deeply browned on all sides and cooked through.
- Serve hot with mustard and fresh bread.
Nutrition (per serving, where published)
364 kcalCalories
39.8 gProtein
1.8 gCarbs
22.1 gFat
0.1 gSaturates
0.8 gFibre
0 gSugars
1016 mgSodium
137 mgCholesterol
669 mgPotassium
39 mgCalcium
6.1 mgIron
1 servingServing
Estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data