You’ve Never Had Grilled Meat Like This: Romanian Mici

Discover the secret behind Romanian mici, one of Eastern Europe’s juiciest and most flavorful grilled meat dishes. In this video, I’ll show you exactly how to choose the right meat blend, how to season it for that unmistakable traditional taste, and the simple techniques that keep mici tender, juicy, and packed with flavor. Whether you're grilling over hot coals or cooking them in a skillet at home, this step-by-step guide will help you make perfect Romanian mici every single time.
If you love iconic street food, backyard barbeques, or exploring new flavors from around the world, you won’t want to miss this one.

⭐ Ingredients (for 1 kg meat / ~20–22 mici)

🥩 Meat Options (choose your preferred blend)
• 500 g pork + 500 g beef (classic mix)
• Pork 50% + Beef 30% + Mutton 20%
• Pork 30% + Beef 50% + Mutton 20%
• Beef 70% + Pork 30%
• Beef 50% + Pork 50%

🧂 Spices & Seasoning
• 18–20 g salt (~1 tbsp)
• 1 tsp baking soda (leveled)
• ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tbsp dried thyme (leveled)
• 6 allspice berries, ground
• ½ tsp coriander seeds, ground
• 1½ tsp caraway seeds, ground
• 2 tsp paprika (sweet)
• 5–7 garlic cloves, crushed/paste
Liquid
• 250 ml ice-cold chicken or beef stock (or water)

Timestamps
0:00 – Intro
0:32 – Choosing the Right Meat
1:25 – Getting that Signature Flavor
2:48 – Getting that Classic Mici Shape
5:11 – Grill or Skillet – Your Best Options
6:36 - Outro

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