Rioja chorizo has been in our homes for so many years that we may not be aware of its importance. A quality product, full of flavor, all-terrain and 100% Spanish. This product now also crosses borders and is consumed all over the world in a fun and carefree way.
The history of chorizo goes back a long way. From ancient Greece and Rome, where it was already consumed with a good wine, to the discovery of America, when it acquired its characteristic reddish color and flavor. In the 16th century, the ships returning from America brought with them peppers whose pulverized grinding would give rise to paprika. This is, without doubt, one of the keys to Rioja chorizo.
The IGP chorizo riojano guarantees that the product we consume today has been produced following the highest quality standards in all stages of the production, maturation, drying and labeling processes.
And quality is appreciated. If anything distinguishes Riojan chorizo from other varieties, it is its intense flavor, its firm consistency, its smooth and bound cut and an intense and balanced aroma with hints of paprika and garlic.
All this makes Rioja chorizo a delicious product full of flavor. In addition, it is ideal for casual consumption in tapas, in evenings with friends or in the traditional mid-afternoon snack. We can even use it in stews and more elaborate dishes to which we want to add a touch of flavor. Both inside and outside Spain. And the fact is that quality knows no borders.
Chorizo Frittata
The “frittata” is a very typical Italian dish made with eggs. It is very similar to the classic Spanish omelette or a French “omelette”. The main difference is that the frittata is open and the accompaniments are added on top, similar to a pizza.
There are numerous ways to prepare it and it accepts almost any type of condiment: meat, vegetables and... chorizo!
The intense aroma of the Riojan chorizo combines perfectly with the creaminess of the egg, making this chorizo frittata a delicious dish. Wouldn't you like to serve it for lunch or dinner?
Artichokes with Chorizo
Vegetables are one of the indispensable food groups in our diet and experts recommend consuming at least five servings of fruits and vegetables a day. We know that it is not always an easy task to comply with this figure, especially for children. Therefore, it is important to think of new ways and combinations that allow us to eat vegetables in a fun and healthy way.
Artichokes are rich in fiber, help reduce blood glucose while protecting against constipation. It has phytosterols, which help control blood cholesterol levels. It has flavonoids (quercitin and rutin), which protect against heart disease and promote antioxidant action. They can be prepared in a thousand and one ways. In addition, they are more than recommended in weight loss diets as they increase the feeling of satiety. And, as if that were not enough, they only contain 16 calories per 100 grams.
In this recipe, we will prepare them accompanied by the best Riojan chorizo sausage. This is a dish full of flavor, ideal for those winter months when you feel like eating hot meals. It is time for dishes that tone up the body and provide energy to face the cold.
