Moroccan Merguez Sandwich — Homemade Bread, Harissa and Spicy Tomato Sauce
You're going to love this merguez sandwich, a true taste of Moroccan street food! The grilled merguez, fragrant with cumin and paprika, pair with a harissa-spiked tomato sauce that wakes up your taste buds. When it comes to spices, Moroccan cooking relies on a few essentials like cumin, paprika and coriander — keep them in your pantry, they transform everything. For an authentic result, choose good-quality halal merguez, easy to find online or at your butcher. This sandwich, eaten on the go, brings back the lively streets of Marrakech and the aromas drifting from neighbourhood grills.
Ingredients
- Beef and lamb merguez (halal)500 g
- Moroccan round bread (or rustic baguette)4 breads
- Ripe tomatoes4 medium
- Red bell pepper1
- Onion1
- Garlic3 cloves
- Harissa2 tbsp
- Ground cumin1 tsp
- Smoked paprika1 tsp
- Fresh coriander1 bunch
- Olive oil3 tbsp
- Saltto taste
- Lemon1/2
Instructions
- 1
Slice the onion and garlic, cut the pepper into thin strips and dice the tomatoes. Sauté the onion and garlic in olive oil for 3 minutes over medium heat.
- 2
Add the pepper and tomatoes, then the harissa, cumin, smoked paprika and salt. Simmer for 10 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- 3
Meanwhile, grill the merguez in a pan or on a grill, turning regularly, for about 8 to 10 minutes.
- 4
Cut the breads in half and warm them slightly. Spread the inside with a little spicy tomato sauce.
- 5
Fill each bread with grilled merguez, spoon over sauce, add chopped coriander and a few drops of lemon.
- 6
Close the sandwiches and serve immediately, piping hot, with extra harissa for the brave.
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