Smoky Spanish-Style Chorizo Fried Rice
A spicy and savory twist on traditional Chinese fried rice, featuring smoky chorizo and caramelized onions.
Ingredients
- ●1/2 pound, sliced smoky chorizoSpanish chorizo adds a deep, smoky flavor to this dish
- ●1 cup caramelized onionsslow-cook onions in a pan until they're dark and caramelized
- ●2 cups cooked spanish ricepreferably leftover or day-old rice
- ● bowla large bowl to toss and serve the fried rice
- ●2 tablespoons vegetable oiluse for stir-frying
- ●2 tablespoons soy sauceadds depth and umami flavor
- ●1/4 cup, chopped scallionsoptional garnish
- ●1 teaspoon sesame oiladds a nutty, aromatic flavor
- ●to taste saltseason with salt to bring out flavors
- ●to taste black pepperfreshly ground pepper adds a nice kick
- ●1 eggcracked and beaten for scrambling
Instructions
- 1
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add the sliced chorizo and cook until browned, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- 3
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil and scramble the beaten egg until cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside with the chorizo.
- 4
Add the caramelized onions to the pan and stir-fry for 1 minute.
- 5
Add the cooked rice to the pan, breaking up any clumps with a spatula. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, until the rice is heated through and starting to brown.
- 6
Add the cooked chorizo and egg back into the pan, stirring to combine with the rice.
- 7
Add the soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and black pepper to the pan, stirring to combine.
- 8
Transfer the fried rice to a large bowl and garnish with chopped scallions, if desired.
- 9
Serve immediately and enjoy!