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Spanish Rice with Chorizo

Spanish Rice with Chorizo | Arroz con Chorizo

Course Main Course
Cuisine Spanish
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 418 kcal
Author Albert Bevia @ Spain on a Fork

Ingredients

  • 3 cups water 720 ml
  • 1/4 tsp saffron threads 0.17 grams
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 60 ml
  • 3.5 oz Spanish cured chorizo 100 grams
  • 1 small onion (finely chopped)
  • 1 red bell pepper (finely chopped)
  • 6 cloves garlic (roughly chopped)
  • 1 tsp sweet smoked Spanish paprika 2.50 grams
  • 2 tomatoes (finely grated)
  • 1 cup short-grain rice (similar to Arborio) 190 grams
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas 75 grams
  • sea salt & black pepper
  • chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Add the water and saffron into a saucepan, then season generously with salt, and heat with a medium heat

  2. At the same time, heat a large fry pan with a medium heat and add in the olive oil

  3. While the oil is heating, cut the chorizo into rounds that are a 1/4 inch (0.625 cm) thick

  4. Add the sliced chorizo into the hot fry pan and mix continuously, after 2 to 3 minutes and the chorizo is lightly sautéed, remove it from the pan and set aside

  5. Using the same pan with the same heat, add in the chopped onion, red bell pepper, and garlic, mix continuously

  6. After 4 minutes and the vegetables are lightly sautéed, add in the paprika and give it a quick mix, then add in the grated tomatoes, and season with salt & pepper, mix together and then simmer

  7. Once the grated tomatoes have slightly thickened, about 3 to 4 minutes, add in the rice and mix continuously for 2 minutes, then add the sliced chorizo back into the pan and the simmering water, give it one final mix, and then simmer on a medium heat

  8. When there are 3 minutes left of the rice being cooked through, add in the frozen peas, making sure to evenly spread them around, and then gently push down on them, lower to a low medium heat, and simmer until the rice is cooked through, then remove from the heat

  9. Cover the pan with a dishcloth and let it sit for 3 minutes, then uncover, and using a fork, gently fluff the rice

  10. Serve directly out of the pan or transfer into serving dishes, topped off with chopped parsley, enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Get the Spanish Olive Oil, Golden Saffron, and Chorizo I used to make this Recipe

Nutrition Facts
Spanish Rice with Chorizo | Arroz con Chorizo
Amount Per Serving
Calories 418 Calories from Fat 207
% Daily Value*
Fat 23g35%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 10g
Cholesterol 16mg5%
Sodium 392mg17%
Potassium 346mg10%
Carbohydrates 50g17%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 10g20%
Vitamin A 1918IU38%
Vitamin C 56mg68%
Calcium 33mg3%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.