🇲🇦 Moroccan Cuisine · Street Food

Merguez Sandwich

Prep

5 mins

Cook

10 mins

Serves

2

Difficulty

Easy

Sizzling spicy merguez sausages tucked into a crusty roll with harissa, tomatoes, and fresh herbs.

Ingredients

  • 700g white fish fillets
  • 1 cup vermicelli noodles
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • a pinch of ground cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • a generous handful of zucchini
  • a handful of fresh mint, chopped
  • a drizzle of pitted dates
  • 2 cups vegetable stock
  • 1 tsp ras el hanout

Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the vermicelli noodles base and set it aside to rest while you get the filling ready.

  2. 2

    In a bowl, combine the chicken thighs, potatoes, sliced shallots, and ground cinnamon, mixing well so everything is evenly seasoned.

  3. 3

    Heat olive oil in a skillet, wok, or on a griddle over medium-high heat until shimmering.

  4. 4

    Cook the vermicelli noodles until lightly golden on each side, then transfer to a warm plate.

  5. 5

    Fry, grill, or steam the chicken thighs mixture until cooked through and lightly charred at the edges, about 10 mins.

  6. 6

    Assemble by layering the vermicelli noodles with the filling, a spoonful of orange blossom water, and a scattering of cilantro.

  7. 7

    Add a final touch of toasted almonds for extra flavor and texture.

Tips

Keep the olive oil hot but not smoking — a thermometer helps you nail the perfect frying or grilling temperature.

Double the orange blossom water so you have plenty for dipping — it tends to disappear fast.

Serve immediately for the best contrast between a crisp exterior and a warm, tender filling.