THE ANISEED-GARLIC ORBS

(Our Play on Romanian Mititei with a Fennel Twist)

THE ANISEED-GARLIC ORBS

Ingredients: 600g Beef and Lamb mince, 6 cloves Garlic (pureed), 1 tsp Baking soda, 1 tsp Ground Fennel, 1 tsp Black pepper, 1 tsp Salt, 50ml Cold Beef stock, 1 tbsp Mustard...

Ingredients

  • 600g Beef and Lamb mince
  • 6 cloves Garlic (pureed)
  • 1 tsp Baking soda
  • 1 tsp Ground Fennel
  • 1 tsp Black pepper
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 50ml Cold Beef stock
  • 1 tbsp Mustard

Cooking Method

  1. The Build Knead meat with garlic, baking soda, and spices.
  2. The Bloom Slowly stir in the cold stock and mustard; the moisture will release the fennel and garlic oils.
  3. The Rest Chill for 12 hours to set the meat architecture.
  4. The Scorch Form small sausages; grill on maximum heat until blackened and rock-hard charred.
  5. The Final Flourish Serve with raw spicy mustard and fresh parsley.

Cuisine: Balkan

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