You won’t complete your culinary experiences in Tunisia without the Merguez recipe. The spicy sausage from Tunisia is a classic street food throughout the Middle East, particularly in Morocco. So, if you want to make the flavorful and aromatic Merguez, follow the instructions in this post. Read on!

Ingredients

• One pound of sausages
• A half teaspoon of cumin seeds
• A half teaspoon of fennel seeds
• A half teaspoon of coriander seeds
• One pound of ground lamb
• Two tablespoons of finely chopped cilantro
• Two cloves of minced garlic
• One or two teaspoons of kosher salt
• One teaspoon of paprika
• A half teaspoon of cayenne pepper – this is optional
• Olive oil for cooking
• And harissa for serving – this is optional
• One teaspoon of paprika

Instructions

1. Toast coriander, cumin, and fennel seeds in a small skillet
2. Set the temperature to medium-low heat
3. Toasting should be no more than 1-2 minutes
4. Transfer warm spices to the grinder and mix well
5. You can also use mortar and pestle
6. Now combine all ingredients in a large bowl
7. Create lamb mixture into one-inch thick and five-inch-long cigars
8. You can also make cylindrical or patty shapes
9. Use oil to brush sausages and grill them until a brown texture is achieved
10. Serve with more harissa and cilantro on the side