Grilled Meat Rolls · No-Casing Classic

Mici (Mititei)

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Despite looking like sausages, mici are made with no casing at all — the meat is shaped by hand and held together with baking soda and broth.

Mici are finger-length rolls of seasoned ground beef, lamb, and pork — flavored with garlic, black pepper, thyme, and coriander — grilled over open flame with no casing. They're served hot with mustard, fries, and pickled vegetables at markets, festivals, and roadside grills.

Why it's made this way: The lack of casing keeps them quick to shape and grill in bulk, which is exactly what's needed to feed the huge outdoor crowds that gather for Romanian holidays and barbecues.