Chorizo And Basil Pilaf
This is a spicy, fragrant dish with fluffy rice. you could use spicy lamb, chicken or italian sausages instead of the chorizo. i often change the flavour by using different spices and herbs. also, sometimes i add frozen peas or green beans. Makes big serves. Australian measurements used.
Steps
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.
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.
Add rice.
Stir to coat with oil and spices then add capsicum and stock.
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.
Stir in chorizo and basil.
Cover and remove pan from heat.
Stand for 5 minutes or until chorizo has been heated through.
Serve into bowls and season with salt & pepper if desired.
Ingredients
chorizo sausage, light olive oil, brown onions, garlic clove, ground cumin, ground coriander, ground turmeric, chili powder, basmati rice, beef stock, red capsicum, basil leaves