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Chorizo Baked Potatoes with Avocado Cream

Chorizo Baked Potatoes with Avocado Cream

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Buttery, spicy, tangy. Texture: Oh that crust. It's simply wonderful. Along with chunks of chorizo, potatoes, and creamy avocado it's heavenly.
Prep Time 14 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 4 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Spanish
Calories: 960

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large baking potatoes
  • sea salt & Freshly ground back pepper
  • 1 tbsp rapeseed oil
  • 200g chorizo, diced
  • 6 spring onions, finely sliced
  • 2 ripe avocados
  • 3 Tbsp soured cream
  • Juice of 2 limes
  • 10g coriander, leaves picked and chopped

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 180℃
  2. Bake the potatoes for around 1½ hours
  3. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool
  4. When cool enough to handle, scoop the potato flesh into a bowl, being careful to leave the skins intact
  5. Add the oil to a prying pan and cook the chorizo for 1-2 minutes
  6. Turn the heat up slightly and fry the chorizo until they begin to crisp
  7. Add the spring onions
  8. Fry for a minute until softened and then set aside
  9. Tip in the Chorizo and Spring Onion mixture into the potato bowl, making sure you get as much of the oil as possible
  10. Mix together thoroughly
  11. Season to taste
  12. Put the mixture back into the skins and then back into the oven
  13. Bake for 10-15 minutes until hot all the way through
  14. Meanwhile cut the Avocado in half.
  15. Remove the stone and scoop out the flesh into a bowl
  16. Mash with a fork into a rough puree
  17. Add the Soured Cream and half the Lime Juice
  18. Use a stick blender to whizz until smooth
  19. Stir in the Coriander, season to taste adding more Lime Juice if necessary
  20. Serve the Jacket Potatoes with a dollop of Avocado Cream on top and fresh Coleslaw

Nutrition

Calories: 960kcalCarbohydrates: 84gProtein: 34gFat: 54gSaturated Fat: 20gSodium: 1280mgFiber: 13gSugar: 18g

Notes

Don't rush the crisping of the chorizo; that golden, slightly crunchy texture is key to the dish's overall appeal. If it's too soft, the texture won't be as satisfying.
It's crucial to include as much of the chorizo oil as possible. This fat is loaded with flavour and will infuse the potato mixture, making it incredibly rich and delicious.
When scooping out the potato flesh; you want to leave enough of a border to maintain the skin's structure without breaking through, ensuring a good "boat" for your filling.

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