Creamy Cajun Spiced Chorizo and Leek Orzo
with Peas and Crispy Onions
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.
The quantities provided above are averages only.
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Ingredients
2 unit(s)
Garlic Clove
1 unit(s)
Leek
180 grams
Orzo
(Contains: Cereals containing gluten, Wheat)
60 grams
Diced Chorizo
(Contains: Milk)
30 grams
Tomato Puree
1 sachet(s)
Cajun Spice Mix
10 grams
Chicken Stock Paste
120 grams
Peas
75 grams
Creme Fraiche
(Contains: Milk)
20 grams
Grated Hard Italian Style Cheese
(Contains: Milk, Egg)
1 sachet(s)
Crispy Onions
(Contains: Cereals containing gluten, Wheat)
Not included in your delivery
1 tbsp
Honey
100 milliliter(s)
Water for the Sauce
Utensils
Cooking Instructions and Tips
a) Boil a full kettle.
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.
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 crispy onions to finish.
