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Balkan Grilled Pljeskavica Burger Patty with Onions and Creamy Kajmak
The iconic Balkan spiced burger patty: a large, juicy blend of beef and pork seasoned with garlic and chili, char-grilled over embers and crowned with rich melting kajmak and diced sweet onions.
Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
35 min
Ingredients
servings
4
- Ground meat mix (70% beef chuck, 30% pork shoulder)600 g
- Sweet yellow onion, finely minced1 pc
- Garlic cloves, crushed3 clove
- Sweet red paprika1 tbsp
- Cold sparkling mineral water50 ml
- Creamy Balkan kajmak (or clotted sour cream cheese)120 g
- Fine sea salt1 tsp
Preparation Steps
1
Knead minced meat with sparkling water, garlic, paprika, and salt for 5 minutes until cohesive; chill 1 hour.
5 min timer
2
Divide meat into 4 portions and flatten between oiled hands into large thin patties about 15 cm wide.
5 min timer
3
Sear patties on scorching hot grill pan for 4-5 minutes per side until charred on exterior and juicy inside.
10 min timer
4
Transfer to warm plates, top each patty with a large dollop of kajmak to melt over the meat, and serve with onion.
3 min timer
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Nutrition Facts
per servingCalories
490
Protein
38g
Carbohydrates
5g
Fat
36g
Allergens
Milk
*estimated values per serving
Provenance & Public Domain Audit
Source: Traditional European Culinary Archives / USDA Public Domain Database (United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) & European Gastronomic Heritage Archives)
Legal status: Public Domain (17 U.S.C. Ā§ 105) ā¢ 17 U.S.C. Ā§ 105
License: Creative Commons CC0 1.0 Universal
