Chorizo Spread

Ingredients

• 180 g Mild chorizo (skin removed, cut into small dice)
• 100 g Fresh cheese (type fromage blanc) (at room temperature)
• 1 cuillère à soupe Tomato paste
• 5 cuillères à soupe Tomato coulis
• 5 feuilles Fresh basil (roughly chopped)
• 1 pincée Salt
• 1 pincée Pepper

Instructions

1. Prepare the chorizo

   Score the skin of the chorizo lengthwise, remove the skin, cut the chorizo into thin rounds then into small dice.

   Time: PT3M

2. Chop the basil

   Roughly chop the basil leaves with a knife.

   Time: PT1M

3. Combine the ingredients

   Place the cut chorizo, chopped basil and tomato coulis in the bowl.

   Time: PT1M

4. Blend into a puree

   Using an immersion blender, blend gently until you obtain a slightly stringy rillettes consistency.

   Time: PT3M

5. Add tomato paste and cheese

   Incorporate the tomato paste then the fresh cheese, blend again until you get a well‑combined mixture.

   Time: PT2M

6. Season

   Salt and pepper to taste, mix lightly.

   Time: PT1M

7. Refrigerate

   Transfer the spread to an airtight container and chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 4°C

Nutrition Facts

Calories

140

Protein

7 g

Carbohydrates

5 g

Fat

10 g

Fiber

1 g