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Name: Authentic Algerian Merguez Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Algeria
Ingredients: 1 pound ground lamb (preferably with 20% fat); 1 pound ground beef (preferably with 20% fat); 2 tablespoons harissa paste (adjust for desired heat); 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 tablespoon sweet paprika; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon ground fennel seeds; 1 teaspoon ground caraway seeds; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat); 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 small onion, finely grated; 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, finely chopped; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 cup ice-cold water; Natural hog casings (approximately 3 meters), soaked and rinsed

Merguez

Algeria

nationwide

Spicy lamb or beef sausage with cumin and harissa, grilled or stewed.

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