Mititei (IPA: [mi.ti.'tej]) or mici (IPA: [mitʃʲ]) (Romanian for little or small) is a traditional Romanian dish, a kind of grilled meatballs made from beef (usually mixed with mutton and pork meat), which contain garlic, black pepper, savory and sometimes a touch of paprika. Sodium bicarbonate is also added. It is best served accompanied by mustard and beer. The mititei are very popular in Romania. For information on how to read IPA transcriptions of English words see here. ... For information on how to read IPA transcriptions of English words see here. ... Swedish meatballs This article is about the foodstuff. ... Binomial name Allium sativum L. Garlic (Allium sativum) is a perennial plant in the family Alliaceae and genus Allium, closely related to the onion, shallot, and leek. ... Binomial name Piper nigrum L. Black pepper (Piper nigrum) is a flowering vine in the family Piperaceae, cultivated for its fruit, which is usually dried and used as a spice and seasoning. ... Species hortensis (summer savory) montana (winter savory) viminea (serpentine savory) Savory is an herb, of the genus Satureja, best known for flavoring beans. ... Bell peppers come in various shapes and colors, and are used to make paprika. ... Sodium bicarbonate is the chemical compound with the formula NaHCO3. ...

History

Legend has it that mititei were invented one evening at an inn called La Iordachi in Bucharest, well-known for its sausages, when the kitchen ran out of casings, although similar dishes exist across the whole of Eastern Europe, such as Ćevapčići in the Balkans. Status Capital of Romania Mayor Adriean Videanu, since 2005 Area 228 km² Population (2005) 2,064,000[1] Density 8,443 inh/km² Geographical coordinates Web site http://www1. ... Ćevapčići (in Serbia) or Ćevapi (in Bosnia, Montenegro, Serbia) or Ќебапи (in Macedonia) is the name of a popular dish in the Balkans. ...

External links

• Wikibooks Cookbook - 1920 recipy for mititei (in Romanian)