Cevapi with Ajvar and Onion
Small, juicy skinless Balkan sausages of beef and lamb, grilled and tucked into warm pitta with ajvar and raw onion.
- Time1 hr
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.63 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Mix both minces with the garlic, paprika, bicarbonate, salt, pepper and sparkling water. Knead hard with your hands for 5 minutes until sticky and tacky.
- 2
Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes, or overnight for best flavour.
30 min - 3
With oiled hands, roll the mixture into 20 short fingers, each about 6 cm long.
- 4
Heat a griddle or grill to high. Cook the cevapi for 8 to 10 minutes, turning, until browned and cooked through.
9 min - 5
Warm the pittas for 30 seconds on each side. Serve 5 cevapi per person with raw onion and a spoonful of ajvar.
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