JuliaĆevapčići, Montenegrin minced meat patties shaped into finger length sausages and grilled. Grated onion produced a lot of juice which when emulsified with fat created a nice firm but juicy texture. Smoky meat paired well with Ajvar, a traditional Balkan relish. Unlike others, Montenegrin version has eggplant and some hot peppers in the mix. And a side dish of Kuvana Krtola, potatoes dressed with yogurt and fresh cheese.<br>
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This was our dinner, this was my breakfast, this was our lunch. Never got boring. Then I opened the refrigerator anticipating another lunch. Gone. Good thing I wrote down what went in.<br>
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Cevapi, Montenegrin Sausages<br>
— 2 lb ground lamb <br>
— 1 lb ground beef<br>
— 1 medium onion, grated<br>
— 6 large garlic cloves, minced<br>
— 2 tsp hot paprika<br>
— 1 tsp smoked paprika<br>
— 1 1/2 tsp baking soda<br>
— 3 tsp back pepper<br>
— 2 tsp salt<br>
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Ajvar<br>
— 5 red peppers<br>
— 1 medium eggplant<br>
— hot peppers to taste<br>
— 5 garlic cloves<br>
— 1/4 cup olive oil<br>
— 1 Tbsp white vinegar<br>
— 1 tsp salt<br>
— 1 tsp black pepper<br>
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Kuvana Krtola<br>
— 5-6 small waxy potatoes, unpeeled, baked or boiled, halved <br>
— 1 cup yogurt<br>
— 8 oz feta<br>
— salt <br>
— green pepper, like cerrano, minced<br>
— scallions, minced<br>
— dill, minced<br>
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