Mici – Romanian grilled meat rolls

Ingredients

• 500 g minced beef
• 300 g minced pork
• 4 crushed garlic cloves
• 1.5 dl cold beef stock
• 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• ½ tsp ground allspice
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp pepper
• 1 tbsp oil
• mustard and bread to serve

Method

1. 1Knead meat with garlic, bicarbonate, spices and salt. Gradually add cold stock and knead for 5 minutes until sticky.
2. 2Cover and refrigerate for 8–12 hours.
3. 3With oiled hands shape 16 rolls about 8 cm long. Lightly brush with oil.
4. 4Grill over medium-high heat for 10–12 minutes, turning often, until cooked through and at least 75°C internally. Serve with mustard and bread.