Kebapche is a Bulgarian dish consisting of spiced minced meat (beef, pork, or a combination of both) shaped into small sausages. The meat must be grilled, not fried, and it is a staple of many Bulgarian festivities and celebrations, pairing extremely well with a glass of cold beer.
The name of the dish is derived from the word kebab, a popular grilled meat dish, so kebapche can be translated as little kebab. It is said that the dish probably arrived in Bulgaria with the Ottomans in the 14th or the 15th century, and at the beginning of the 20th century, the dish was so popular that one couldn't pass a street corner in Sofia without seeing one of the numerous kebapche stands, which were almost always associated with a brewery.
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The authentic kebapche recipe is published with the permission of the Bulgarian Ministry of Tourism.