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Chouriço Assado

Name: Chouriço Assado
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 porties
Cuisine: portuguese
Ingredients: 2 st Portuguese chouriço (smoked paprika pork sausage); 30 ml brandy (optioneel); 4 plak crusty bread

Experience the vibrant flavors of Portugal with Chouriço Assado, a traditional flame-grilled sausage appetizer. This simple yet captivating dish features smoky, spicy chouriço cooked to a delightful crisp, releasing its rich, savory juices. Perfect for sharing, it's an authentic taste of Portuguese culinary tradition.

Een origineel recept van Forkin

Totale tijd: 15 min
Porties: 4
Moeilijkheid: Makkelijk
Per portie: 330 kcal

Allergeneninformatie: kan gluten bevatten. Controleer bij een allergie altijd de verpakking van de ingrediënten.

Mise-en-place

Ingrediënten

2 stPortuguese chouriço (smoked paprika pork sausage)
30 mlbrandy(optioneel)

for serving

4 plakcrusty bread

Keukengerei

Chouriço roaster (assador de chouriço) · Tongs · Utility lighter or long matches · Chef's knife · Cutting board · Serving platter

De bereidingswijze

Stap voor stap

1
Place the chouriço sausages into a traditional clay chouriço roaster (assador de chouriço) or a sturdy, heat-proof ceramic or cast-iron dish.
Tip van de kok: Ensure your chosen dish can safely withstand direct flame and high temperatures without cracking or breaking.
2
Pour the brandy into the base of the chouriço roaster, if using, ensuring it surrounds the sausage without fully submerging it.
Tip van de kok: The brandy adds a subtle aromatic complexity and creates a more dramatic presentation with a controlled flame.
3
Carefully ignite the brandy in the roaster or directly light the chouriço itself using a long match or a utility lighter.
Tip van de kok: Always exercise extreme caution when working with open flames. Keep a fire extinguisher or a damp cloth nearby as a precaution.
4
Allow the chouriço to cook over the flame, rotating it frequently with tongs every 1-2 minutes, for a total of 5-10 minutes.
Ongeveer 10 min
Tip van de kok: Rotate the sausage consistently to ensure even cooking and a beautifully charred, crispy exterior on all sides.
5
Observe the chouriço as it cooks; it is ready when the skin is slightly blistered and crisp, and the sausage is heated through, with some fat rendered.
Tip van de kok: The rendered fat will create a delicious, flavorful base in the roaster, perfect for dipping bread.
6
Carefully remove the cooked chouriço from the heat using tongs and transfer it to a cutting board.
Tip van de kok: Allowing it to rest for a minute or two before slicing helps the juices redistribute, keeping the sausage moist.
7
Slice the chouriço into thick, coin-sized rounds, approximately 1/2 inch (1.25 cm) thick.
Tip van de kok: Thicker slices are easier to handle and provide a satisfying bite, perfect for an appetizer.
8
Arrange the sliced chouriço on a serving plate and serve immediately with fresh, crusty bread.
Tip van de kok: The crusty bread is essential for soaking up the flavorful rendered juices and brandy from the roaster.

Per portie

Voedingswaarden

9%Score

Calorieën: 330,1kcal
Eiwit: 12g
Koolhydraten: 16,6g
Vet: 21,7g
Vezels: 0,9g
Suiker: 1,6g

Geschat op basis van de hoeveelheden ingrediënten in het recept. Waarden kunnen per merk en vervanging verschillen.

Goed bewaren

Tip van de kok:

This dish is fantastic as a starter for a Portuguese-themed meal, perhaps followed by a hearty seafood stew or grilled fish. Pair it with a crisp Vinho Verde or a robust red wine from the Douro region. For a non-alcoholic version, simply omit the brandy; the chouriço will still cook beautifully over a direct flame.

Bewaren

Store any leftover cooked chouriço in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Opwarmen

Reheat chouriço slices gently in a dry pan over medium-low heat until warmed through, or briefly in a microwave. Be careful not to overcook, as it can dry out.