Traditional Bulgarian Kyufte: Grilled Savory-Spiced Meat Patties

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Combine the pork, beef, grated onion, parsley, cumin, chubritsa, black pepper and salt.

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600g finely ground pork

400g finely ground beef

1 medium onion, finely grated and lightly squeezed

3 tablespoons chopped parsley

2 teaspoons ground cumin

1 teaspoon dried chubritsa (summer savory)

1 teaspoon black pepper

12g fine salt

50ml ice-cold water

Grate onion finely so no large pieces break the patties.

Rest the seasoned mixture for at least 4 hours.

Keep kyufte flat and oval to distinguish them from kebapche.

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