i didnt see it in sausage thread--so here tis
Recipe: Grilled Moroccan Lamb Sausage
1 1/3 pounds lean lamb -- ground with
2/3 pound lamb -- pork or beef fat
2 tablespoons water
1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 1/4 teaspoons cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 feet hog casing
FOR BRUSHING --2 tablespoons olive oil -- optional
FOR KABOBS 1 large green pepper-optional+2 medium onions- optional
Combine all ingredients except the olive oil and the three optional
items in a large bowl and mix well. If making sausages, use the sausage
attachment on a heavy-duty mixer,
stuff the casings with the mixture and twist and tie
to make eight 4-inch links. Or shape into eight 3-inch-long lozenges,
slightly fatter in the middle, formed around metal skewers
or into 8 patties.
Preheat grill.
If the sausages are in casings, ***** with a fork 2 to 3 times
and brush with oil.
Grill 3 to 4 minutes on each side until cooked through. For lozenges,
brush with oil and cook 3 to 4 minutes on each side. For patties,
brush with oil and grill 4 to 5 minutes on each side or sautÃ[emoji]169[/emoji]^Â over
high heat.
If desired, sausages may be threaded on skewers alternately with
green pepper pieces and onion quarters before grilling.
Makes 4 servings.
This recipe was adapted from "The Mediterranean Kitchen"
by Joyce Goldstein
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Moroccan Lamb Sausage Patties
Tori Ritchie
Yogurt Sauce:
1 cup plain yogurt (regular or nonfat)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Sausage Patties:
1 pound ground lamb or beef, not too lean
2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon paprika (sweet or hot)
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
Ground black pepper
To prepare yogurt sauce: In a small bowl, mix yogurt, cilantro, and cumin. Set aside.
To prepare sausage patties, put meat in a large bowl and add garlic, cilantro, vinegar, paprika, salt, and spices, including a generous grinding of pepper. Mix with your hands until well blended. Form mixture into 8 small patties. Cook patties on a barbecue (or in a nonstick frying pan or well-oiled skillet) until seared on the outside and cooked through inside, about 8 minutes total. Serve drizzled with yogurt sauce.
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Grind lamb trimmings once through a meat grinder's
1/4-inch plate. Mix together
Pour seasonings over meat and mix well with your hands.
Rinse hog casings well in cold running water. Stuff
meat mixture into casing and twist or tie into 5-inch lengths.
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