How different types of Cevapcici are made in the Balkans

ground lamb

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey is lower in fat while still offering flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt is thicker and adds creaminess with fewer calories.

red pepper flakes

🥗Healthier: fresh chili

💰Cheaper: black pepper

Fresh chili provides flavor without the cost.

The minced meat is salted and kneaded.

The mixture is pressed through a machine and portioned.

Charcoal is used for grilling to give the chapi their characteristic taste and smell.

Chapi are served on grilled flatbread, which is also crisp.

The dish is topped with raw onions and optionally with a dollop of kimac (sour cream).

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