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Mici meat rolls with fries and mustard
Spiced Romanian Mici with fries

Romanian Garlic Meat Rolls (Mici) with Fries

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Main Courses Quick Meals
The pride of Romanian cuisine, 'Mici' (pronounced meech) relies on baking soda or soda water to make the meat light and springy, plus a bold use of garlic and spices. This isn't a meatball, but a skinless sausage grilled to a crisp while staying juicy inside.
🕒 Prep Time 35 mins
🍳 Cook Time 30 mins
⌛ Total Time 1 hr 5 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 720 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Eastern European

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Grill pan or grate - for char marks.
  • Baking sheet - for fries.

Allergen Information

⚠️ Mustard (if served)

Instructions

1 ✓

Crush the garlic into a paste. Grate the onion (don't chop) so only the juice and pulp go in.

Tip: Chunky onion would burn on the grill; grated onion flavors the meat from within.
2 ✓

Mix meat with spices, onion, garlic, and soda water. Knead for at least 5-10 minutes until the mix becomes sticky and uniform.

Tip: Thorough kneading releases proteins (myosin), binding it into a sausage without eggs.
3 ✓

Refrigerate meat for at least a few hours (best overnight).

Tip: Resting is key for flavor development.
4 ✓

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut potatoes into strips, toss with oil and salt, spread on a sheet. Bake until golden (approx. 30-35 mins).

Tip: Don't overcrowd the pan so potatoes roast instead of steam.
5 ✓

With oiled hands, form cylinder-shaped sausages.

Tip: Oil prevents sticking to your hands.
6 ✓

Grill or pan-fry on high heat until browned on all sides (8-10 mins).

Tip: Turn frequently for even cooking.
7 ✓

Serve with fries and mustard.

Tip: Mustard is the classic accompaniment.

Recipe FAQ

Why rest the meat?
So flavors meld and the baking soda/soda water effects the proteins.
Can I bake them?
You can, but a pan gives a better crust.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Ground Beef and Pork Mix (fatty)
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion
  • 4 cloves Garlic
  • 1/4 cup Club Soda (or 1 tsp Baking Soda)
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Ground Black Pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Cumin
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 1 tsp Dried Savory (optional)
  • 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil
  • 1 1/2 lbs Russet Potatoes