Chorizo, the fragrant sausage
What differentiates chorizo from classic sausage is that it is prepared with spices, especially smoked paprika. This touch is also the cause of its red color and its taste between spicy and smoky. A very appreciated taste and reason why chorizo is perfect in small bites. There are two main types of chorizo, the “dulce”, sweet; and the “picante”, more spicy. Chorizo is perfect on a pizza, in a savory cake or sandwich.
Chorizo is perfect for an aperitif
When aperitif rhymes with practicality, chorizo is perfect. It is easily cut into thin slices and it is ready. Its smoky aromas are all the more reminiscent of barbecues, and therefore, summer gatherings. Chorizo as an aperitif in summer is therefore essential, to nibble on with friends or family. What if you incorporated chorizo into preparations to share? This charcuterie goes very well with cheese, olives, bread and anything fried. So integrate chorizo into focaccia to share, into a preparation of panisse fries (a Provençal specialty), or even on cheese and olive skewers. For this idea, arrange, on small skewers, cubes of cheese of your choice, green olives, black olives, and of course, slices of chorizo! All sprinkled with a little rosemary. A delight!
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5 ideas for using chorizo as an aperitif
Idea #1: In croquettes
Who doesn’t love a little fried doughnut? Turn chorizo into “croquetas,” a Spanish specialty, for spicy doughnuts that will ignite your appetizers.
Discover the recipe for chorizo croquettes
Idea #2: On a pizza
Pizza isn’t just for lunch! In small slices to nibble on (and even on wooden skewers), leave room for spicy chorizo pizza even as an aperitif. This recipe combines the sweetness of melted mozzarella with the spiciness of chorizo, all topped with a herb sauce.
Discover the recipe for spicy chorizo pizza
Idea #3: In panisses
Panisse fries are a Provençal specialty made with chickpea flour. They are ultimately “gluten-free fries”, which we suggest you make even tastier with chorizo! Add some to your preparation and believe me, they will not leave you indifferent.
Discover the recipe for chorizo and rosemary pasties
Idea #4: In focaccia
To share in the center of the table, focaccia is always unanimous. In the mouth, the softness of this small Italian bread enhanced by the spiciness of the chorizo and onion will be perfect.
Discover the recipe for focaccia with onions and chorizo
Idea #5: On a gazpacho
This recipe is by far the most original of our selection, since it consists of serving a gazpacho enhanced with chorizo! After all, why not? Cold vegetable soups are the stars of summer, so make the most of them and pimp them up by adding a few slices of chorizo on top! For an aperitif, serve them in small verrines.
Discover the recipe for g aspacho like in Alentejo
