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Chorizo A La Sidra Recipe
Chorizo A La Sidra Recipe reads umami 7.3, richness 6.3 and fruity 4.1 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Spanish main, about 23 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 7.9 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 5.2 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 1.8 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 1.9 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 6.7 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 4.0 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Umami 7.3 · Richness 6.3 · Fruity 4.1 · Allium 3.6 · Sweetness 3.6 · Salinity 3.3 · Heat 3.2 · Funk & Ferment 2.7 · Sourness 1.8 · Smoke 1.6 · Bitterness 1.4 · Nutty 1.3 · Warm Spice 1.1 · Earthy 1.0 · Herbaceous 0.6 · Floral 0.5
What's in it (6)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 40-50 spicy cocktail chorizo, about 1 1/2 1-pound packages*
- 3 medium-large shallots, chopped
- 2 pinches sweet paprika
- 1 12-ounce bottle dry hard apple cider (I used
- 1 small bay leaf
Time & effort: about 23 min · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 124 kcal, 1.4 g protein, 1 g fat, 27.2 g carbs
Dietary: Contains meat — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (4 steps)
- Heat olive oil over medium heat; add chorizo and cook for a couple of minutes, until starting to brown lightly. Add shallots.
- Continue cooking until shallots have softened and chorizo have started to plump and brown further, another 2 or 3 minutes. When chorizo are lightly browned on all sides, add paprika and stir in thoroughly.
- Add cider and bay leaf. Raise heat until cider reaches the boiling point, then lower to a gentle simmer. Cook until sauce has thickened and chorizo are glazed, about 20 minutes.
- Chorizo may be served hot or at room temperature. Hide under nearest table, as needed.
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.