MERGUEZ SAUSAGE

Merguez Sausage image

Provided by Pierre Franey

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds ground lamb
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon crushed dried, hot red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt to taste if desired
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons finely minced garlic
1 tablespoon corn, peanut or vegetable oil

Steps:

Put the lamb in a mixing bowl and add the ingredients up to and including the minced garlic. Blend the mixture thoroughly by hand. To test the sausage for seasoning, shape a small portion into a patty. Cook the patty in a lightly-oiled skillet and season to taste.
Shape the mixture into eight equal balls then flatten each into a patty.
Heat the oil in a heavy skillet and add the patties. You may do this in two batches, depending on the skillet size. Cook the patties for 8 minutes, turning when necessary. Drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 547, UnsaturatedFat 26 grams, Carbohydrate 1 gram, Fat 47 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 28 grams, SaturatedFat 18 grams, Sodium 418 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams