Yellow Rice with Chorizo
- 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
- Warm the stock gently in a saucepan with the saffron.
- Put the oil in a deep skillet with a lid over medium heat.
- A minute later, add the chorizo.
- 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.
- Add the tomato and the stock, along with some salt and pepper.
- Cover and adjust the heat so the mixture simmers gently.
- Cook until the rice is done, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning, then garnish and serve.
chicken, saffron threads, extra virgin olive oil, chorizo, garlic, chile powder, rice, tomato, salt, parsley
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/yellow-rice-with-chorizo-385848 (may not work)