Classic French Merguez Recipe
A homemade Moroccan lamb sausage features a blend of fragrant spices, herbs, and garlic.
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Instructions
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Toast cumin, fennel, and coriander seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2 minutes until fragrant, then cool and grind.
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Mix the ground seeds with paprika, cayenne pepper, and cinnamon.
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Combine ground lamb, olive oil, spice mixture, herbs, garlic, and salt in a large bowl, then mix thoroughly.
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Form the seasoned lamb into patties or fill sausage casings; chill before cooking.
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Cook patties or sausages by frying until done.
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Serve in a bun, pita, or Middle Eastern flatbreads.
Nutritional Info (per serving)
Calories:
424 kcal
Carbohydrate:
2 g
Cholesterol:
110 mg
Fiber:
1 g
Protein:
28 g
Saturated Fat:
11 g
Sodium:
504 mg
Sugar:
0 g
Fat:
33 g
Unsaturated Fat:
0 g