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No tapas spread is complete without the exquisite combination of chorizo and eggs. Try our recipe, which you can personalize with our spice suggestions. Don’t forget to pair it with a bottle of wine that will enhance the meal for everyone!
Ingredients:
- 4 large eggs
- 1 baguette
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh rosemary, optional
- 8 oz ricotta or queso fresco
- 4 oz dried Spanish chorizo or dried sausage of choice, sliced
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Fresh oregano, optional
- Cinnamon or nutmeg, optional
Instructions:
- Place a metal steamer basket inside a pot and fill the pot with water as needed to reach the bottom of the steamer basket, about 1 inch. Bring water to a boil. Gently place the eggs in the steamer basket, lower heat to medium, and cover the pot. Let steam for 12-15 minutes. Carefully remove eggs from pot and place in an ice bath to cool. Once cooled, peel and slice the eggs into 1/2″ rounds.
- While eggs are cooling, slice the baguette on a bias and toast them, either under the broiler or on a skillet with 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil. For an added touch, place fresh herbs on the baking sheet or into the skillet for the bread to infuse the flavor. Toast until golden.
- Once toasted, spread a soft, neutral cheese like ricotta or queso fresco onto the bread. Add the chorizo slices or sausage of your choice. Top with sliced hardboiled eggs. Garnish with fresh oregano and a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg. Serve warm.
Suggestions for chorizo wine pairing:
As you can see from our recipe for Chorizo and Eggs Tapas, your wine will be competing with plenty of spices. Your best bet is a younger red wine from Spain, like Navarra or Menica. If you prefer to try something lighter, a Chardonnay is a great choice. Browse our Premium Wines and treat yourself to a lively evening!