Spanish Chorizo and Potato Stew

May 6, 2015 by Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

This recipe makes me think of my blogger friends – it’s reminiscent of the homestyle Spanish dishes prepared by the lovely Chica Tanya, I used a clay cazuela identical to one that I gave Maureen, and I’m pretty sure Lorraine and Charlie are going to tease me about being a cougar when they see the clip below.

Young Spanish chef Omar Allibhoy is, as the hipsters might say, totes adorbz. He recently joined the Jamie Oliver Food Tube with this inaugural recipe. It sounded simple and I had all the ingredients on hand, so I thought I’d give it a go…

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I only had raw chorizo, but it worked perfectly well…

I cracked the potatoes as instructed, but next time I’ll use a dinner knife rather than my large chefs’ blade – I was a bit concerned about losing a finger…

As I didn’t have fresh tomatoes, I used tinned chopped tomatoes. Cooking in my beloved clay cazuela felt authentic and made washing up a doddle, but if you don’t have one, a wide sauté pan or pot should work just as well…

Accompanied by a freshly baked loaf of sourdough, it was an easy and delicious dinner…

I liked this recipe so much that I bought Omar’s book – on Kindle of course!

Posted in Recipes | 22 Comments

22 Responses

on May 6, 2015 at 12:14 am Anne Wheaton

Looks tasty. Didn’t have you down as a hipster but a cougar is a different matter.
on May 6, 2015 at 12:16 am thecompletebook

Sounds pretty perfect to me Celia. Delicious!
Have a wonderful day.
:-) Mandy xo
on May 6, 2015 at 12:35 am Grannymar

I want to try that! Thanks for sharing.
on May 6, 2015 at 3:33 am dianeskitchentable

This looks like a nice hearty meal and high on the tastiness index. Whoa, a cougar huh Celia? You go girl!
on May 6, 2015 at 3:48 am narf77

Sometimes you need the simplest of dishes in order to bring out the best in the flavours of the amazing produce you are using. This looks like it would be full of delicious promise and it reminds me of Ms Chica as well :) I can see why you bought the book…LOTS of eye candy ;)
on May 6, 2015 at 4:21 am themateriallady

Magic word – chorizo! I will definitely give this a try.
on May 6, 2015 at 6:14 am Viki

oh, this recipe is totally delicious.
on May 6, 2015 at 6:56 am MamaD1xx4xy

Looks delicious! Hmmm, a cougar, who would have thought! My husband teases me about being a cougar, even though I am ONLY one and a half years older than him.
on May 6, 2015 at 9:21 am lambsearsandhoney

Ooh, what a sweetie. But please stop tempting me with KIndle cookbooks!
on May 6, 2015 at 9:37 am fergie51

Heez a leeetle beet gorgeous! Recipe looks ok too :)
on May 6, 2015 at 10:08 am Francesca

A tasty looking dish for a family weekday meal. More tempted by the cazuela than the fella.
on May 6, 2015 at 11:38 am Eha

Have always hated the term ‘cougar’ in this particular context . . . to me it is still only a 4-legged cat :) ! Lovely, tasty recipe: thumbs up . . . but not my type of guy I am afraid.
on May 6, 2015 at 3:12 pm Jennifer from Milk and Honey

Yum… both the food and the chef!!
on May 6, 2015 at 4:26 pm tiffinbitesized

Simple, tasty and delish. I love, love, love using smokey paprika but a little goes a long way.
on May 6, 2015 at 4:29 pm Chica Andaluza

Gorgeous all round methinks! I’d use fresh chorizo too, just as you did. In fact, I think I will be making this this week :) The cazuela definitely adds flavour. I love how he shows to cut the potatoes, that’s how Big Man’s sisters taught me for lots of the dishes they make. I was always surprised they didn’t chop down onto a board and it’s similar to the slicing you use for tortilla too!
on May 6, 2015 at 4:34 pm Minnie@thelady8home

This look so Mouthwatering! This dish is so perfect in every way. Loved it.
on May 7, 2015 at 3:27 am Mr Fitz

Just my cuppa tea
on May 7, 2015 at 10:43 am Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella

Did I say cougar? Okay but there’s nothing wrong with being one right? :P
on May 7, 2015 at 4:48 pm Samba

Damned, I`m hungry now but just started working :o)
on May 8, 2015 at 9:37 pm kino_domowe

I love spanish cuisine and this recipe looks delicious and simple :)
on May 12, 2015 at 3:16 pm lizzygoodthings

Sounds delicious, Celia. Peter loves chorizo. I wonder why I am not getting your posts by email any more?
on May 18, 2015 at 3:42 pm Elizabeth

So simple, yet so delicious and I bet if there was nay left over it would have tasted even better the next day reheated :) Liz xx