THE SUMAC BEEF ORBS

(Our Play on Ćevapi with a Levantine Sting)

THE SUMAC BEEF ORBS

Ingredients: 600g Beef and Lamb mince mix, 1 tbsp Sumac, 1 tsp Garlic powder, 1 tsp Salt, 1 small onion (pureed), 1 tsp Baking soda, 50ml Sparkling water, 1 tbsp Pomegranate molasses...

Ingredients

  • 600g Beef and Lamb mince mix
  • 1 tbsp Sumac
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 small onion (pureed)
  • 1 tsp Baking soda
  • 50ml Sparkling water
  • 1 tbsp Pomegranate molasses

Cooking Method

  1. The Build Knead meat with onion, garlic powder, and baking soda until tacky.
  2. The Bloom Stir sumac into the sparkling water; fold into the meat to release the tart oils.
  3. The Rest Chill for 4 hours to let the architecture set.
  4. The Scorch Form into small cylinders; grill on white-hot heat for 2 minutes per side until charred and rock-hard.
  5. The Final Flourish Drizzle with raw pomegranate molasses and serve with raw onion rings.

Cuisine: Balkan

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