with Peas and Chives
Not to be confused with rice, orzo is actually a type of pasta. In our Creamy Cajun Spiced Chorizo and Leek Orzo, we up the smokiness of the chorizo with Cajun spice mix, which contains ingredients such as chilli powder, ground cumin, oregano and thyme.
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Utensils
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Garlic Clove
2 unit(s)
Leek
1 unit(s)
Chives
1 bunch(es)
Orzo
180 grams
Diced Chorizo
60 grams
Tomato Puree
30 grams
Cajun Spice Mix
1 sachet(s)
Chicken Stock Paste
10 grams
Peas
120 grams
Creme Fraiche
75 grams
Grated Hard Italian Style Cheese
20 grams
Honey
1 tbsp
Water for the Sauce
100 milliliter(s)
a) Boil a full kettle for the orzo.
b) Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).
c) Trim the root and dark green leafy part from the leek and discard. Halve lengthways, then thinly slice.
d) Roughly chop the chives (use scissors if easier).
a) Pour the boiled water into a large saucepan with ½ tsp salt on high heat.
b) Add the orzo to the water and bring back to the boil. Cook until tender, 10 mins.
c) Once cooked, drain in a sieve and pop back in the pan. Drizzle with oil and stir through to stop it sticking together.
a) Meanwhile, heat a drizzle of oil in a large frying pan on medium-high heat.
b) Once hot, add the chorizo and leek. Fry until the leek is softened, 5-6 mins.
c) Lower the heat, then stir in the garlic, tomato puree and Cajun spice mix (add less if you'd prefer things milder). Cook until fragrant, 1 min.
a) Add the chicken stock paste, honey and water for the sauce (see pantry for both amounts) to the chorizo. Stir to combine and bring to the boil.
b) Simmer until thickened, 3-4 mins.
a) Once the sauce has thickened, add the peas and simmer until piping hot, 1 min.
b) Stir through the cooked orzo and creme fraiche. Bring to the boil, then remove from the heat.
c) Stir through the cheese until melted. Taste and season with salt and pepper if needed.
a) Share the creamy Cajun chorizo orzo between your serving bowls.
b) Sprinkle over the chives to finish.
3340
kJ
Energy (kJ)
798
kcal
Energy (kcal)
33.5
g
Fat
15.9
g
of which saturates
90.9
g
Carbohydrate
20.7
g
of which sugars
8.1
g
Dietary Fibre
33.2
g
Protein
4.14
g
Salt