Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
1.5 pound

ground lamb

fatty, not too finely ground

1 tbsp

garlic

minced

2 tsp

ground cumin

2 tsp

sweet Hungarian paprika

0.5 tsp

cayenne pepper

0.25 tsp

ground cinnamon

1 tsp

ground coriander

0.5 tsp

black pepper

freshly ground

1.5 tsp

kosher salt

0.25 cup

water

Step 1
~4 min

Combine ground lamb, minced garlic, ground cumin, sweet Hungarian paprika, cayenne pepper, ground cinnamon, ground coriander, black pepper, and kosher salt in a medium bowl.

Step 2
~4 min

Knead the ingredients together with your hands until thoroughly blended.

Step 3
~4 min

Shape the mixture into sausage links or leave it in bulk.

Step 4
~4 min

Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 5
~4 min

Saute or grill the sausages until cooked through.

Step 6
~4 min

Serve as directed in individual recipes.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For a spicier sausage, increase the amount of cayenne pepper.

Use high-quality ground lamb for the best flavor.

When grilling, cook over medium heat to prevent burning.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Sausage can be made ahead and refrigerated or frozen.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
High
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with couscous and harissa.

Serve in a pita with tahini sauce and vegetables.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Couscous
Grilled vegetables
Harissa
Pita bread

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

North Africa

Cultural Significance

Popular street food and staple in North African cuisine.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Eid al-Adha
Ramadan

Occasion Tags

Dinner party
Weekend cooking
Casual meal

Popularity Score

65/100

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