Smoky Chorizo Orzo with Burrata & Balsamic Rocket
Smoky chorizo orzo is cooked with tomato puree, crème fraîche, peas and smoky base paste, then finished with burrata, rocket and balsamic glaze. The orzo carries the sauce while burrata softens the spice.
Servings
Ingredients
- 180 g orzo
- 90 g diced chorizo
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 sachet Central American style spice mix
- 30 g tomato puree
- 75 g crème fraîche
- 20 g grated hard Italian-style cheese
- 120 g peas
- 1 sachet smoky base paste
- 20 g wild rocket
- 12 ml balsamic glaze
- 125 g burrata
- 1 tsp sugar
- 150 ml water for the sauce
Instructions
- Cook the orzo in salted boiling water for about 10 minutes until tender. Drain, return to the pan and toss with a little oil to stop it sticking.180 g orzo
- Heat a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the chorizo and fry for 3–4 minutes until it begins to brown and release its oil.90 g diced chorizo
- Peel and grate the garlic. Add it to the chorizo with the spice mix and tomato puree, then fry for 1 minute.2 garlic cloves, 1 sachet Central American style spice mix, 30 g tomato puree
- Stir in the crème fraîche, sugar and water. Bring to the boil, then simmer for 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.75 g crème fraîche, 1 tsp sugar, 150 ml water
- Add the cheese, peas and smoky base paste. Stir until the cheese melts, then fold through the cooked orzo.20 g grated hard Italian-style cheese, 120 g peas, 1 sachet smoky base paste
- Season to taste and loosen with water if needed. Serve topped with halved burrata, rocket and balsamic glaze.20 g wild rocket, 12 ml balsamic glaze, 125 g burrata
Drink pairing
The smoky chorizo, creamy burrata and balsamic finish need drinks with acidity and enough body for the richness.
Alcoholic
- Montepulciano d’Abruzzo
- Rioja Crianza
- Dry rosé
Non alcoholic
- Blood orange soda
- Sparkling tomato water with basil
- Alcohol-free amber ale
Nutrition per serving
Calories: 658kcal (33%) | Carbohydrates: 85g (28%) | Protein: 29g (58%) | Fat: 25g (38%) | Saturated Fat: 14g (88%) | Cholesterol: 52mg (17%) | Sodium: 117mg (5%) | Potassium: 433mg (12%) | Fiber: 7g (29%) | Sugar: 11g (12%) | Vitamin A: 1041IU (21%) | Vitamin B12: 0.2µg (3%) | Vitamin C: 27mg (33%) | Vitamin D: 0.04µg | Vitamin E: 0.5mg (3%) | Vitamin K: 16µg (15%) | Folate: 58µg (15%)
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