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Nutritional Values
450kcal
30gProtein
5gCarbs
35gFat
1gFibre
200 gServing
* Per serving · 200 g. May vary.
Allergens
🌾 Gluten
Kebapi
How to order / say it
Say it
Кебапи — [Keh-bah-pee]
Order
I'll have a plate of Kebapi.
Locally
Ќе земам порција Кебапи.
Say locally
Grilled minced meat sausages traditionally served with bread and onion.
Why try it?
Kebapi brings out the communal joy of street food in Skopje, a must-try for any visitor seeking authentic local flavor and experience.
How it tastes
The meat is juicy, spiced with garlic and paprika, each bite smoky from the grill; typically served piping hot with fresh bread.
Origin & History — first documented: 1900
Introduced to the Balkans in the 17th century during Ottoman times, Kebapi became a favorite street food in Skopje by the early 1900s.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🥩 500 g minced beef
- 🧄 1 medium onion
- 🧄 3 cloves garlic
- 🧂 1 teaspoon paprika
- 🧂 to taste salt
- 🧂 to taste black pepper
Method
- 1 Mix minced meat with spices and onion.
- 2 Shape into finger-sized pieces.
- 3 Grill until cooked through and browned.
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