mezzomediMerguez
Lamb sausage with chili and cumin, spicy, fatty, and grilled, a Maghrebi signature.
Spicy North African sausage, made from red meat seasoned with harissa, cumin, and paprika. Juicy and compact texture, pungent and aromatic taste. A staple in Mediterranean and North African cuisine, baked, grilled, or integrated into slow-cooked dishes.
Best pairings
Cumin Classic86%Cumin is the signature spice of Maghrebi merguez, present in its very composition.
Couscous Classic82%Merguez sausage on couscous, spicy and grilled.
Harissa Aroma bridge81%Harissa and merguez, a spicy Maghrebi pairing.
Bread Classic78%Merguez in bread, a Maghrebi sandwich.
Red bell pepper Classic78%Merguez and grilled pepper, skewers.
Tomato Classic76%Merguez and tomato in tagines and spicy dishes.
Chickpea Classic76%Merguez and chickpeas in stews.
Egg Classic76%Merguez and egg in spicy shakshuka.
Pickle Contrast74%The acidity of pickles cuts through the richness of merguez sausage.
In the kitchen
Signature dishes
Substitutes
FAQ
What goes with merguez?
Merguez pairs especially well with cumin, couscous, harissa, bread and red bell pepper. Cumin is the signature spice of Maghrebi merguez, present in its very composition.
What can I substitute for merguez?
If you don't have it, try: chorizo, nduja.