Merguez Lamb Patties with Golden Raisin Couscous Recipe | Epicurious

Merguez Lamb Patties with Golden Raisin Couscous Recipe | Epicurious

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Merguez, the spicy lamb sausages of North Africa, are popular throughout France. These nearly labor-free patties are a quick way to re-create them in your kitchen. The sweetness of the raisin...

Keywords

  • pilaf
  • meatball
  • couscous
  • north african
  • ground lamb
  • cilantro
  • raisin
  • main
  • dinner
  • nut free
  • dairy free
  • easy
  • weeknight meals
  • 30 minutes or less
  • saute
  • gourmet
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Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 teaspoons fennel seeds
  • 1 1/4 pounds ground lamb
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons harissa (spicy North African condiment)
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons ground coriander
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 1/4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth or water
  • 1/3 cup golden raisins
  • 1 cup couscous
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • Equipment: an electric coffee/spice grinder
  • Accompaniment: harissa or hot sauce

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