Mici (Mititei)
Romanian Grilled Ground Meat Rolls
Yes, keto as served. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Romanian dishes.
What it is
Savory grilled ground meat rolls, typically a mix of beef, pork, and lamb, seasoned with garlic, thyme, and spices. Often served with mustard.
Key ingredients
Ground beef, ground pork, ground lamb, garlic, bicarbonate of soda, spices (thyme, black pepper), mustard (for serving).
Optional tweaks
Ensure no breadcrumbs are used in the mix (traditional mici don't have them, but some places might add), avoid any sugary sauces. Request without bread.
Say this to the waiter (Romanian)
La Mici, vă rog să nu aibă pesmet în compoziție și fără sosuri dulci. Vă rog să-i serviți fără pâine.
For Mici, please ensure no breadcrumbs in the mix and no sugary sauces. Serve them without bread, please.
Watch out for
Sugary mustard, bread served on the side.
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.
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