HEALTHY FOOD AND DIET: May 2016

Chorizo Sausage Stir Fry Recipe

I have to say that this is one of my favorite Portuguese recipes, not only because of the awesome taste but the simplicity of making this dish. Being brought up with Portuguese Parents, I got the privilege of enjoying this sausage chorizo many times and it was prepared in many ways. The chorizo stands always from the rest of other sausages because of its deep savory rich taste that blends into any meal.

Go ahead and try it and see for yourself, how good it will turn out and how fast it was prepared, all in one pot. Try it at your next party and see if it does not just disappear and they will be begging for more.

Let me know how yours turned out and if you added anything different to it.

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Recipe;

2 lbs or so (1/2 Kilo) - Chorizo mild or hot, or any other sausage.

1 - Whole hot red pepper or less (option)

1 Cup - Whole mushrooms or sliced
1 Med. - White onion
1 Med. - Red pepper
2 to 3 cloves - Garlic
1/3 Cup - green onions
1/4 Cup - fresh parsley
1 Tbsp. - Cooking oil
1 Tbsp. - Smoked paprika
2 to 3 Tbsps. - Olive oil

Salt and pepper to taste.

For more information, please see video below.

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Try to use the best quality chorizo that you can get. Look for a Portuguese or Spanish area, for sure there, I know you will find them. The best ones are the ones that are not to dried out, but still soft, but still firm to the touch. Also, do check out all the other varieties, for your other dishes.

As for me, there really is nothing better than having red peppers and mushrooms together with the sausage. For the flavors just come together and make this dish perfect. Go ahead and add more veggies if you like, after all "it's your dish".

How hot do you want it, that depends on you. If you choose the spicy or hot sausage, then reduce the hot red pepper or add none. When I use the pepper for this dish I like to add the seeds to give off a hotter experience. Always taste the chorizo beforehand, so there will be no surprises to its spiciness.