Merguez styled kofta

This is our take on the North African merguez sausages made with steak beef.

• minced steak (or good quality minced beef)
• ½ tsp whole cumin seeds
• ½ tsp whole coriander seeds
• ½ tsp whole fennel seeds
• ½ tsp paprika
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 clove of garlic (minced)
• 1 ½ tsp harissa paste

1.
Place cumin, coriander and fennel seeds in a cast iron skillet over medium heat and toast until fragrant (about 2 min).

2.
Transfer toasted seed into a spice grinder and grind into fine powder. 

3.
Tip the minced steak into a bowl. Add in the spice mixture, paprika, salt, cayenne, garlic and harissa, then mix.

4.
Divide the mixture into eight. Lightly wet your hands. Carefully roll the mixture into a sausage like shape.

5.
Put on a plate, cover with cling film and leave in the fridge to firm up for at least 30 mins.

6.
Heat the barbecue to medium hot or the grill of your oven.

7.
Lightly brush each merguez with vegetable oil.

8.
Put on the barbecue or into the oven - they will need approx 8 minutes until cooked.

Enjoy with Chilli Jam (we use Tracklements).