Serbian Mukbang: Balkan Burger (PLJESKAVICA) 🇷🇸🍔 ASMR Eating!

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner and reduces fat content.

cheese

🥗Healthier: feta cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Feta adds flavor with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier and can be used at high temperatures.

pita bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: white bread

Whole grain bread offers more fiber.

Mix ground beef and ground pork in a large bowl.

Finely chop onion and garlic, then add to the meat mixture.

Sprinkle in paprika, black pepper, salt, and baking soda; combine thoroughly.

Drizzle olive oil into the mixture and fold in chopped parsley.

Add bread crumbs to bind the mixture and mix until well incorporated.

Form the mixture into flat, round patties about 1 inch thick.

Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat until hot.

Cook the patties on the grill for 4-5 minutes per side until browned and cooked through.

While the patties cook, prepare toppings like sliced cabbage, tomatoes, and cheese.

Warm pita bread on the grill for 1-2 minutes until soft.

Assemble the Pljeskavica by placing a patty in pita and adding desired toppings.

Drizzle with lemon juice before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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