Chorizo Fried Rice
Savour chorizo fried rice's rich and aromatic flavours with this quick and easy recipe. Combine Mexican chorizo with rice and a blend of savoury ingredients for a delicious and satisfying dish that's ready in under 30 minutes. Enjoy a delightful fusion of flavours in every bite!
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 410kcal
Ingredients
- 225 g Chorizo Sliced
- 1/2 Onion Finely Diced
- 1 Teaspoon Garlic Puree Or two cloves crushed garlic
- 1 Bell Pepper Deseeded and Diced
- 150 g Frozen Peas
- 200 g Cooked White Rice Cook to an al dente texture, drain, and leave to cool. 200g is the uncooked weight
- 2 Teaspoons Smoked Paprika
- 1 Teaspoon Chilli Powder
- 1/2 Teaspoon Cumin
- Pinch Salt and pepper
- 2 Eggs
Instructions
- Warm a large flameproof, non-stick frying pan over medium heat on the hob.
- Add the chorizo and fry for five minutes, stirring often.
- Add the diced onion and fry for five more minutes, stirring often until they are starting to soften.
- Stir through the garlic puree.
- Add the pepper and fry for another five minutes, stirring often.
- Stir in the frozen peas.
- Add the rice, paprika, chilli, cumin, salt and pepper and stir well.
- Make a well in the centre of the pan and crack in the eggs.
- Fold through well, constantly moving the rice to scramble the eggs in.
- Cook for 10 minutes, stirring often until the rice is piping hot and the eggs are totally cooked.
Notes
- Read the post above for tips and advice, especially if you’d rather scramble the eggs separately.