Lamb Merguez

INGREDIENTS

• 2 garlic cloves, minced fine
• 1 tablespoon spice mix
• iced water, as needed
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon, I like Ceylon
• 2 tablespoons harissa
• 1/2-1 teaspoon cayenne, depending on your harissa
• 2 teaspoons turmeric
• 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
• 1/4-1/2 teaspoon Salt, to taste
• 1 tablespoon coriander seed, dry toasted
• 1 tablespoon cumin seed, dry toasted
• 1 tablespoon anise seed, or fennel seed, in a pinch, dry toasted
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 pound fresh ground lamb shoulder