Merguez Sausages with Harissa Mayonnaise

Grilled merguez sausages served with zesty herbed couscous and a homemade spicy harissa-infused mayonnaise.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1245.6 kcals 4982.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 41.3 grams 165.2 grams
Fat 106.5 grams 425.8 grams
Protein 28.1 grams 112.4 grams
Cook Time
10 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
Dairy
2
piece
Egg Yolks
Free-range
Fruits
1
piece
Lemon
Juice and zest
GrainsCereals
150
g
Meat
NutsSeeds
1
pinch
Salt
To taste
1
pinch
Black Pepper
Freshly ground, to taste
4
tbsp
Coriander
Fresh leaves, chopped
15
g
Dried Red Chillies
Soaked in cold water and roughly chopped
2
piece
Garlic
Cloves
OilsFats
Vegetables
1
piece
Red Onion
Finely chopped
50
g
Red Chillies
Fresh, seeds removed, roughly chopped

Steps

  • Cook sausages on a hot smoking griddle for 2-3 minutes per side until cooked through.
  • Squeeze lemon juice over the cooked sausages.
  • Mix couscous, lemon zest, remaining juice, onion, and olive oil in a bowl.
  • Cover couscous with boiling water by 1cm and set aside for five minutes.
  • Fluff couscous with a fork and season with salt, pepper, and fresh coriander.
  • Blend egg yolks, vinegar, and mustard in a food processor until creamy.
  • Slowly stream in vegetable oil with the motor running to thicken the mayonnaise.
  • Blend all harissa ingredients in a clean food processor into a smooth paste.
  • Stir 1-2 spoonfuls of the harissa paste into the mayonnaise.
  • Serve sausages with the prepared couscous and harissa mayonnaise.