Ćepavi is considered by many a Bosnian dish, but it can also be found in other countries for the Balkans.

Ćepavi are addictive mini sausages served in a special Bosnian pita bread called Somun. We tried this recipe at home and it’s amazing! Here’s how you do it…

Ingredients

• 500g ground beef
• 500g ground lamb
• 2 slices day-old white bread (cut off crust, soak in water, squeeze out excess water)
• 1/2 yellow onion, finely chopped
• 1 – 1 1/2 garlic clove, finely chopped
• 20g butter
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 2-3 pinches sweet paprika (1 tablespoon)
• 1 tablespoon black pepper
• Parsley, finely minced
• 6-8 pita breads

 

Preparation

1. Soak bread in water then squeeze dry.
2. Combine beef and lamb in a large bowl with onion, garlic, butter, bread, egg, paprika, salt, pepper and parsley.
3. Mix well, making sure all ingredients are well dispersed.
4. Shape into sausages the size of a thumb and grill over medium heat until browned and cooked through.
5. To serve, cut the pita breads in half, and open the bread to make a pocket.
6. You can add a few finely sliced onions inside the pita.

 

Prijatno! Enjoy!