chorizo

plural chorizos · alternative choritso · alternative chorizzo

1. countableuncountableA spicy Spanish sausage flavoured with paprika, often crumbled for use in filling tacos, quesadillas, etc.

   A plate of queen scallops on the half shell with chorizo crumbs and garlic butter was only over-shadowed by the quality of its companions.

   2011 December 18, Jay Rayner, “Restaurant review: Aurelia”, in The Observer, →ISSN, archived from the original on 15 Aug 2022

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   Substitute three chopped scallions and a minced jalapeño for the onion, and 6 ounces crumbled chorizo for the tomatoes. Sub ½ cup queso fresco for the Parmesan in step 2. Serve with salsa.

   2008 January–February, Mark Bittman, “The only 7 meals you need for 2008”, in Men's Health, volume 23, number 1, →ISSN, page 138

   Synonyms: Spanish sausage