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4 MAIN MAIN 5 Mititei from Brasov Mince the meat, then add all other ingredients and tir until the mix gains the consistency of a paste. Cover with a foil and leave in the fridge for 24 hours. After 24 hours take it out of the fridge, give it a good stir and put back in the fridge for another 60 minutes. Then fill a bowl with water in which you can dip your hands to keep them wet at all times. Take a handful of mix and shape it into a straight sausage looking roll. Put on the grill and roll from time to time until they turn brown. Inside they should be soft and tender, not dry. The Mititei are served with mustard, French fries, pickled gherkins or chilli peppers. Ingredients: Tip: The mustard sauce: Mix 1 part mustard to 1 part water and blend into a slightly softer paste. 500g pork (cca 30% fat) 500g beef 1tbsp of sodium bicarbonate 5-6 cloves of garlic 3tbsp sweet paprika 1tbsp salt 1tbsp pepper ½ tbsp thyme ½ cup of water