Chorizo And Basil Pilaf Recipe

Name: Chorizo And Basil Pilaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 500 g chorizo sausage (or other spicy sausage); 1 tablespoon light olive oil; 2 brown onions, sliced thinly; 1 garlic clove, crushed; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 teaspoons ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 2 cups basmati rice, rinsed; 4 cups beef stock; 1 red capsicum, diced; 1/2 cup basil leaves, torn

Servings: persons

500 g chorizo sausage (or other spicy sausage)
1 tablespoon light olive oil
2 brown onions, sliced thinly
1 garlic clove, crushed
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
2 cups basmati rice, rinsed
4 cups beef stock
1 red capsicum, diced
1/2 cup basil leaves, torn

1
Heat a large non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Cut each chorizo in half, length ways, then slice into 5mm thick pieces. Put chorizo into pan and fry gently for 3-5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.
2
Heat oil in large pan over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring for 2 minutes. Add garlic and cook for a further minute, until onion is soft. Add cumin, coriander, tumeric and chilli and cook, stirring for 1 minute until fragrant.
3
Add rice. Stir to coat with oil and spices then add capsicum and stock.
4
Bring to the boil, reduce heat to medium/low. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until rice is tender and stock has been absorbed.
5
Stir in chorizo and basil. Cover and remove pan from heat. Stand for 5 minutes or until chorizo has been heated through.
6
Serve into bowls and season with salt & pepper if desired.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 500 g chorizo sausage (or other spicy sausage), 1 tablespoon light olive oil, 2 brown onions, sliced thinly, 1 garlic clove, crushed, and more.

Yes, Chorizo And Basil Pilaf falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chorizo And Basil Pilaf

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Variations & substitutions

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