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Moldovan-style mititei

60 min4 serv.19 февр. 2026 г.

Description

If you're tired of the usual cutlets and want to add some variety to your regular menu, try making "Moldovan-style mititei." They are very easy to prepare, and the result is delicious, juicy sausages.

Instructions

  1. 1

    Step 1

    Step 1

    Prepare the ingredients.

  2. 2

    Step 2

    Step 2

    Season the minced meat with salt and pepper, add soda and starch, mix well.

  3. 3

    Step 3

    Step 3

    Finely chop the garlic and add it to the minced meat.

  4. 4

    Step 4

    Step 4

    Pour the milk into the minced meat, mix well, beat thoroughly, and place in a bag for about 30 minutes.

  5. 5

    Step 5

    Step 5

    Heat a skillet, add vegetable oil, shape patties about 7 cm long and 2.5-3 cm in diameter. Fry on all sides.

  6. 6

    Step 6

    Step 6

    Transfer the fried mititei to a sauté pan.

  7. 7

    Step 7

    Step 7

    On top, add sliced onion in half-rings, black peppercorns, and bay leaf. Pour boiling water over until it reaches the level of the meatballs. Place in the oven at 180 degrees for 30 minutes.

  8. 8

    Step 8

    Step 8

    Remove the meatballs from the oven. Serve them hot.

  9. 9

    Step 9

    Step 9

    You can serve mititei individually with a side dish or vegetables. Mititei turn out delicious and juicy—a great family dish suitable for both everyday and festive occasions.