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Prepared using only minced meat and salt, this geographically indicated meatball achieves a unique taste with the contribution of local meat producers in the Ulas district.
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Cuisine
The secret of authentic Sivas Meatballs lies in its simplicity and the quality of the meat. Minced meat obtained from a mixture of mutton and beef fed naturally in the highlands of Ulas is kneaded only with salt. No onions, bread, or spices are added. The meat is rested for a day, shaped into thin patties, and cooked over oak charcoal. You can find this flavor in Sivas. For restaurants, check the Harita section.
Having a completely different texture from other meatballs across Türkiye, it is among the top choices of local and foreign gourmets.
Ingredients
- 700 grams of minced beef rib meat
- 300 grams of minced mutton
- 1 tablespoon of rock salt
- Tomatoes and peppers for serving
Preparation
- Grind the beef and mutton, add only salt, and knead thoroughly for at least 20 minutes.
- Rest the kneaded mixture in the refrigerator for 24 hours.
- Knead the rested meat again, tear off tangerine-sized pieces, and shape them into thin patties using your palms.
- Cook on a barbecue lit with oak charcoal, turning frequently without drying out, and serve with roasted peppers.
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