Spanish celebrity chef, Omar Allibhoy has created two feel-good recipes showcasing premium Spanish chorizo and Serrano

Chorizo that carries the Consorcio del Chorizo Español marque or label is fully quality-assured and made in compliance with specific criteria in terms of traditional and authentic ingredients and production methods. This premium product is created by dedicated producers in Spain and consistently delivers excellent taste, aroma and versatility.

Jamón ConsorcioSerrano is a traditional, authentic, quality ham – each one is hand-selected to ensure it reaches supermarket shelves at the optimum time of consumption. This premium product, which is made exclusively in Spain using 100% Spanish ingredients, has an unmistakable flavour and exclusive aroma.

Consorcio del Chorizo Español Chorizo Open Omelette, Prawns, Spring Onion – serves 2

Ingredients

• 100g Consorcio del Chorizo Español chorizo, cut into 0.5cm slices
• 4 eggs, whisked
• 2 yolks
• 100g prawns, head on, shell off, tail on
• 2 spring onions, thinly sliced, tops reserved
• 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper to season

Method

1. Place a large non-stick frying pan over a medium to high heat and pour in half the oil. Add the garlic, Consorcio del Chorizo Español chorizo and the white part of the spring onions and fry for 1 minute. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
2. Cook the prawns in the chorizo-infused oil on both sides for a minute, season with salt and pepper then remove and set aside. Mix the Consorcio del Chorizo Español chorizo, spring onions and oil with the eggs and egg yolks in a bowl.
3. Place the pan back over the heat, pour in the remaining oil and when it is about to start smoking pour in the egg mixture. Give it a few folds creating some layers with a spatula whilst tilting the pan to allow the egg to spread. Continue creating further folds until nearly cooked on the bottom. Remove from the heat.
4. Place the prawns over the top and sprinkle with the green tops of the spring onion.

Jamón ConsorcioSerrano, Green Bean and Lentil Salad – Serves 2

Ingredients

• 100g Jamón ConsorcioSerrano
• 200g baby spinach, washed
• 250g green beans, tops removed
• 50g black olives
• 2 oranges, in segments
• 500g cooked Pardina lentils, rinsed
• 4 sprigs flat-leaf parsley, chopped
• 4 sprigs of mint, leaves picked

Ingredients Sherry Dressing

• 4tbsp Sherry vinegar
• 7tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 garlic clove

Method

1. To prepare the dressing, grate the garlic clove over a bowl and mix with the mustard, salt and vinegar. While whisking vigorously, integrate the oil by pouring it on a thin stream so it emulsifies.
2. Cook the green beans in boiling water for 3 minutes and blanch in icy water. Drain and mix together with the rest of the ingredients and half of the Jamón ConsorcioSerrano, toss with the dressing and serve with the remainder of the Jamón ConsorcioSerrano over the top.

Factbox

• Chorizo that carries the Consorcio del Chorizo Español marque and Serrano that carries the ConsorcioSerrano marque are fully quality-assured and made in compliance with specific criteria in terms of traditional and authentic ingredients and production methods.
• Consorcio del Chorizo Español chorizo and Jamón ConsorcioSerrano are created by dedicated producers in Spain and consistently deliver excellent taste, aroma and versatility.
• The Consorcio del Chorizo Español chorizo is a voluntary association that groups companies in the Spanish meat sector, all experts in chorizo production and export, with the aim of producing and marketing authentic high quality Spanish chorizo.
• Chorizo from the Consorcio del Chorizo Español must carry garlic and paprika, differentiating this particular sausage from other origins and other sausages. It is cured outdoors or smoked. The main base is minced pork and marinated with spices, such as paprika, that gives it its typical red colour. Only paprika from fruits grown, dried and milled in Spanish territory is used in Consorcio del Chorizo Español chorizo.
• As part of a healthy, balanced diet Consorcio del Chorizo Español chorizo provides many health benefits, such as essential amino acids that help to repair tissue and aid digestion. Chorizo also contains Vitamin B-1, which helps the body use certain amino acids more efficiently and turn food into energy.
• The production of the Jamón ConsorcioSerrano requires the finest raw material. The raw material is guaranteed by scrupulous purchasing policies, and they must comply with strict product standards and regulations.
• Cured ham is a food with a high nutritional value. It contains B6 and oleic acid which helps to prevent cardiovascular illnesses, and is a natural source of iron, phosphorus and zinc which help to prevent osteoporosis and improve attention span.

https://chorizoespanol.es/en/home-english/

https://consorcioserrano.es/en/