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Lamb Sausage Rolls with Harissa Yogurt Recipe

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Lamb sausage rolls with harissa yogurt combine juicy, warmly spiced lamb with crisp, golden puff pastry and a creamy, smoky dipping sauce. They make a flavorful party appetizer, savory snack, or casual meal that can be prepared ahead.

Ingredients

  • Ground lamb
  • Puff pastry sheets
  • Onion, finely chopped
  • Garlic, minced
  • Fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • Fresh mint, finely chopped
  • Ground cumin
  • Ground coriander
  • Smoked paprika
  • Ground cinnamon, optional
  • Salt
  • Black pepper
  • Egg, for egg wash
  • Sesame seeds, optional
  • Greek yogurt
  • Harissa paste
  • Fresh lemon juice
  • Olive oil
  • Salt, for the harissa yogurt
  • Fresh mint or parsley, optional, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Place the ground lamb in a mixing bowl and add the onion, garlic, parsley, mint, cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, optional cinnamon, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Mix until evenly combined, taking care not to overwork the lamb.
  4. Lay the puff pastry on a clean work surface and cut it into long rectangles.
  5. Shape portions of the lamb mixture into long sausage shapes and arrange them along one edge of each pastry rectangle.
  6. Brush the opposite pastry edge lightly with beaten egg, then roll the pastry tightly around the lamb filling.
  7. Place each pastry log seam-side down and cut into smaller sausage rolls.
  8. Arrange the rolls on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each one.
  9. Brush the tops with beaten egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.
  10. Cut a small slit in the top of each sausage roll to allow steam to escape.
  11. Bake for 25–30 minutes, until the pastry is puffed and deeply golden and the lamb is completely cooked through.
  12. Meanwhile, combine the Greek yogurt, harissa paste, lemon juice, olive oil, and a pinch of salt.
  13. Swirl additional harissa over the yogurt and garnish with fresh mint or parsley if desired.
  14. Allow the baked sausage rolls to rest for a few minutes, then serve warm with the chilled harissa yogurt.

Notes

  • Use ground lamb with enough fat to keep the filling juicy during baking.
  • Adjust the amount of harissa in the yogurt according to your preferred level of heat.
  • For a spicier filling, add harissa, finely chopped fresh chilli, or cayenne directly to the lamb mixture.
  • Finely chopped dried apricots can be added for a sweet contrast to the warm spices.
  • Crumbled feta adds extra richness and a salty, tangy flavor to the lamb filling.
  • Nigella seeds can replace sesame seeds on top of the pastry.
  • Keep the puff pastry cold and avoid overly wet filling ingredients to help the sausage rolls bake crisp rather than soggy.
  • Assembled sausage rolls can be refrigerated for several hours before baking.
  • Store leftover sausage rolls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and keep the harissa yogurt refrigerated separately.
  • Reheat the sausage rolls in an oven or air fryer until piping hot and crisp. Serve the harissa yogurt chilled.
  • The sausage rolls can be frozen before or after baking; unbaked frozen rolls may require additional baking time.

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