Merguez Sandwich

History

Merguez — a spicy lamb and beef sausage seasoned with harissa, cumin and paprika — arrived in France with North African immigrants in the mid-20th century and quickly became one of the country's most beloved street foods. Grilled at marchés, festivals and street stalls across France, merguez in a baguette with mustard or harissa is the definitive French street sandwich of North African heritage, as French as it is Maghrebi.

Ingredients

• Baguette
• Merguez sausage (lamb and beef)
• Harissa
• Dijon mustard
• Tomato
• Lettuce
• Fried onions

How to Make

1. 1Grill merguez sausages over high heat until charred and cooked through, about 8–10 minutes.
2. 2Split a fresh baguette lengthwise without cutting all the way through.
3. 3Spread one side with Dijon mustard and the other with harissa.
4. 4Add sliced tomato and lettuce to the base.
5. 5Lay the hot merguez sausages inside.
6. 6Top with fried onions and serve immediately.

Known for it

• La Guez Mére Paris Belleville47 Rue de Belleville, 75019 Paris, France