Ražnjići

Ražnjići

Ražnjići (RAZH-nyee-chee)

Grilled Meat Skewers

Prep Time 1 hour
📈 Difficulty Easy
👥 Servings
4
🔥 Calories 350 kcal

Juicy cubes of seasoned beef and veal threaded on skewers and chargrilled until smoky and caramelized — Montenegro's favorite street food.

Nutrition & Info

350 kcal per serving
Protein 34.0g
Carbs 4.0g
Fat 22.0g
Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

dairy-free nut-free

Equipment Needed

metal skewers charcoal grill tongs

Presentation Guide

Vessel: metal skewers on flatbread

Garnishes: raw onion rings, parsley

Accompaniments: ajvar, flatbread, kajmak

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cut meat into 3cm cubes. Toss with grated onion, oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

  2. 2

    Marinate 30 min to 2 hours.

  3. 3

    Thread meat onto metal skewers, alternating beef and veal.

  4. 4

    Grill over high charcoal heat 3-4 min per side until charred outside and juicy inside.

  5. 5

    Rest 3 min off the grill.

  6. 6

    Serve on flatbread with raw onion rings and ajvar.

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Did You Know?

Montenegrin grill masters insist that ražnjići must be cooked only over wood charcoal, never gas — the smoky flavor is non-negotiable.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

  • metal skewers
  • charcoal grill
  • tongs

Garnishing

raw onion rings, parsley

Accompaniments

ajvar, flatbread, kajmak

The Story Behind Ražnjići

Ražnjići descend from the Ottoman kebab tradition adapted across the Balkans. In Montenegro, they became the quintessential outdoor cooking food, prepared at family gatherings, roadside grills, and festivals. The beef and veal combination is the most traditional Montenegrin version.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed lunch, dinner, street food 📜 Origins: Ottoman period

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