Romanian Jewish Beef Sausages Recipes

ROMANIAN MITITEI (MICI)

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients except soda water and baking soda until well blended.
• Blend in baking soda.
• Slowly add soda water a little at a time until well combined. Mixture should be moist but not so much that it cannot hold a shape.
• Form meat into cylindrical shapes about 2-3 inches long and 1 to 1 1/2 inches in diameter.
• Grill (or fry but they won't be as tasty) turning every few minutes until cooked through, about 10 minutes depending on your grill).
• Serve with a light mustard.

MITITEI - ROMANIAN BEEF SAUSAGE ROLLS

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients except stock.
• Add about 1/2 cup stock and work it into the meat mixture. Continue adding stock until mixture is worked to very soft consistency. You may not have to use all the stock.
• Cover it well and refrigerate 4 hours or overnite.
• Shape into cylinders 1" diameter by 3" long.
• Cover and chill again for 3 to 4 hours.
• Grill over very hot coals, gas grill, or broil in oven, turning often until nicely browned on outside but still having a slightly pink interior.

MITITEI (SMALL GROUND BEEF SAUSAGES)

Steps:

• Combine beef, oil, garlic, baking soda, thyme, red pepper, paprika, caraway seeds, and 2 tablespoons water in a large bowl.
• Season with salt and pepper and knead for 5 minutes, wetting your hands frequently to help keep mixture moist.
• Cover bowl and refrigerate for at least 5 hours.
• With wet hands, roll meat, 1 tablespoons at a time, into small balls, then shape balls into sausages about 3'' long and 1'' thick. Heat a grill pan over medium heat.
• Cook sausages in batches, turning frequently, until well browned and cooked through, about 10 minutes.
• Serve as an hors d'oeuvre or with potatoes as an entrée.

ROMANIAN MICI--GRILLED FRESH SAUSAGES

Steps:

• Combine the meats in a bowl. Add the garlic and seasonings and mix well.
• Add the water and baking soda and begin to knead the meat. Knead until it is very smooth and cohesive (about 10 minutes).
• Roll into small sausage shapes (about as long as an Italian sausage but a bit thinner).
• Let the mici rest on a plate or in a large container for at least two hours, and preferably overnight.
• Grill the mici over a medium-hot grill for 15-20 minutes. They may still look a little pink on the inside. This is normal because of the baking soda and doesnt mean that they are raw. 20 minutes should do it.
• Have the mustard, bread, and beer ready. These are so good.