Chorizo Pilaf – One Pot Chef

Step 1: Cook the Chorizo

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large heavy-based saucepan over medium heat. Add 5 sliced chorizo sausages and cook, stirring occasionally, for 4-5 minutes until golden brown. Transfer the cooked chorizo to a bowl and set aside.

Step 2: Sauté Aromatics and Spices

Add a little more olive oil to the same pot. Add 2 chopped brown onions, 2 cloves of crushed garlic, 2 teaspoons of paprika, 1 teaspoon of ground cumin, and 1 chopped red chili (with seeds removed). Stir together and cook for about 2 minutes over medium heat, or until the onions have started to soften.

Step 3: Add Rice and Chorizo

Add 2 cups of basmati rice to the pot and stir to combine with the onion and spice mixture. Return the cooked chorizo sausages to the pot.

Step 4: Simmer the Pilaf

Pour in 4 cups (1 liter) of chicken stock. Give everything a big stir and bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the pot with a lid, and allow it to simmer for 10 minutes.

Step 5: Rest and Finish

After 10 minutes, remove the pot from the heat, keeping the lid on, and let it stand for 5 minutes. Season the pilaf with salt and pepper to taste. Add freshly chopped parsley and give it one last big stir.

Step 6: Serve

Serve the chorizo pilaf immediately.

• Change spices to suit personal taste

• Use different kinds of sausage

• Add extra vegetables