Lamb and harissa burgers

The warming spice paste complements the sweet, meaty flavour of lamb beautifully in this flavorful lamb and harissa burger recipe. Adding a generous dollop of mayonnaise or Greek yoghurt to the mix will help to cool things down.

Ingredients

• 500g of lamb mince

• 3 tbsp of harissa

• 1 handful of breadcrumbs

• 1 handful of coriander leaves

• 1 handful of mint leaves

• 1 handful of parsley leaves

• 1 tsp ground coriander

• 1 tsp fennel seeds

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 1 egg

• 4 brioche buns

• 1 handful of rocket

• 1 handful of coriander leaves

• 1 handful of mint leaves

• extra virgin olive oil

• 1/4 lemon

• pepperoncini

Method

1. In a mixing basin, combine all of the burger ingredients and stir thoroughly. Taste and adjust the seasoning and spice levels to your preference by frying a pinch of the mince in a hot pan.

2. Form the mixture into four even-sized patties

3. Cook the burgers in a smoking hot griddle pan or on the grill for 4–5 minutes on each side, finishing in the oven for a few minutes if necessary.

4. Toss the rocket with the herbs in a bowl, drizzle with extra virgin olive oil, and season with a squeeze of lemon.

5. Serve the burgers in brioche buns with your choice of herb salad and condiments — something creamy, like mayonnaise or plain yoghurt, combines well with the fiery harissa.