Yellow Rice with Chorizo Recipe

Name: Yellow Rice with Chorizo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups chicken or beef stock, preferably homemade (page 160); Large pinch of saffron threads, about 1 teaspoon, or 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 to 1 pound chorizo or other dry sausage (linguica, kielbasa, or Italian sausage are all fine), sliced; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 2 teaspoons pure mild chile powder, like ancho, or pimenton (Spanish smoked paprika), or to taste; 1 1/2 cups Arborio or other short-grain rice; 1 tomato, preferably peeled, roughly chopped (or a couple of canned plum tomatoes, chopped); Salt and black pepper to taste; Chopped fresh parsley leaves for garnish

Servings: persons

2 1/2 cups chicken or beef stock, preferably homemade (page 160)
Large pinch of saffron threads, about 1 teaspoon, or 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 to 1 pound chorizo or other dry sausage (linguica, kielbasa, or Italian sausage are all fine), sliced
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 teaspoons pure mild chile powder, like ancho, or pimenton (Spanish smoked paprika), or to taste
1 1/2 cups Arborio or other short-grain rice
1 tomato, preferably peeled, roughly chopped (or a couple of canned plum tomatoes, chopped)
Salt and black pepper to taste
Chopped fresh parsley leaves for garnish

1
Warm the stock gently in a saucepan with the saffron.
2
Put the oil in a deep skillet with a lid over medium heat.
3
A minute later, add the chorizo.
4
Cook, stirring occasionally, until it begins to brown, about 5 minutes.Add the garlic, chile powder, and rice and continue to cook, stirring, until the rice is glossy, just a minute or two.
5
Add the tomato and the stock, along with some salt and pepper.
6
Cover and adjust the heat so the mixture simmers gently.
7
Cook until the rice is done, 15 to 20 minutes.
8
Taste and adjust the seasoning, then garnish and serve.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 cups chicken or beef stock, preferably homemade (page 160), Large pinch of saffron threads, about 1 teaspoon, or 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric, 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1/2 to 1 pound chorizo or other dry sausage (linguica, kielbasa, or Italian sausage are all fine), sliced, and more.

Yes, Yellow Rice with Chorizo falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Yellow Rice with Chorizo

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