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Chorizo with Egg and Manchego

Spanish chorizo in egg with cracked black pepper, hot smoked paprika and a good sprinkle of manchego cheese. A nice spicy dish that is perfect as a starter or tapas to share. Cooked in its own cazuela means everyone digs in!

You will need:

1 Spicy hot chorizo
4 Eggs
Ground black pepper
Pinch hot smoked paprika
50g Manchego cheese (grated)
Diced onion (optional)

Method

• Crack the eggs into a cazuela (16cm is ideal) and whisk gently with a fork.

• Cut the chorizo into half inch slices and add to the egg with the pepper.

• Cook gently over the hob stirring until the egg begins to scramble

• Turn down the heat and cook without stirring for a further 2 minutes.

• Sprinkle the manchego cheese over the top.

• Transfer to the oven and cook under the grill for a further 2 minutes.
  

Tip:

Before grilling add 3 slices of tomato along with the cheese.

Makes 2 tapas