THE LAVA-CHEESE SCORCH

(Our Play on Queso Fundido with Chorizo)

THE LAVA-CHEESE SCORCH

Ingredients: 200g Chorizo (crumbled), 250g Monterey Jack or Mozzarella (grated), 1 small red onion (diced), 1 Jalapeño (minced), 1 tsp Smoked paprika, 0.5 tsp Cumin...

Ingredients

  • 200g Chorizo (crumbled)
  • 250g Monterey Jack or Mozzarella (grated)
  • 1 small red onion (diced)
  • 1 Jalapeño (minced)
  • 1 tsp Smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp Cumin

Cooking Method

  1. The Scorch Fry chorizo in a small skillet until the fat renders and the meat is rock-hard crispy.
  2. The Architect Add onions and jalapeño; sauté in the red fat until soft.
  3. The Bloom Add spices with a tiny 15ml splash of water to form a dark, smoky oil.
  4. The Marriage Top with the grated cheese; bake or grill until it turns into a bubbling, charred lava.
  5. The Final Flourish Finish with raw fresh coriander and serve with warm tortillas.

Cuisine: Mexican

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