Zesty Argentine Chorizo & Chimichurri Pastries

Name: Zesty Argentine Chorizo & Chimichurri Pastries
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Appetizer
Ingredients: 8 oz spicy Argentine chorizo; 1 small onion; 2 cloves garlic; 1 red bell pepper; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1 cup fresh parsley; 3 cloves garlic; 2 tbsp red wine vinegar; 1/2 cup olive oil; 1 tsp dried oregano; Salt and pepper; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup unsalted butter; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/4 cup ice-cold water; 1 egg; 1 tbsp milk

A fusion of spicy chorizo enveloped in flaky pastry.

These pastries bring the vibrant flavors of Argentina to the table with spicy chorizo and fresh chimichurri.

1 h 30 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Chorizo Filling

8 oz spicy Argentine chorizo

removed from casing and crumbled

1 small onion

finely chopped

2 cloves garlic

minced

1 red bell pepper

diced

1 tsp smoked paprika

For the Chimichurri Sauce

1 cup fresh parsley

finely chopped

3 cloves garlic

minced

2 tbsp red wine vinegar

1/2 cup olive oil

1 tsp dried oregano

Salt and pepper

to taste

For the Pastry

2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 cup unsalted butter

chilled and cubed

1/4 tsp salt

1/4 cup ice-cold water

For the Egg Wash

1 egg

beaten

1 tbsp milk

Preparation

Marinating the Chorizo Filling

Cook the chorizo

In a medium skillet over medium heat, cook the chorizo until browned.

Sauté vegetables

Add onion, garlic, and red pepper. Sauté until soft.

Season and cool

Stir in smoked paprika and set aside to cool.

Ensure the filling is completely cooled before assembling pastries.

Preparing the Chimichurri Sauce

Combine ingredients

In a bowl, combine parsley, garlic, red wine vinegar, and oregano.

Blend oil

Whisk in olive oil until well blended.

Season to taste

Season with salt and pepper.

Make the chimichurri a day ahead for enhanced flavors.

Cooking Process

Pastry Preparation

In a bowl, mix flour and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add water gradually, mixing until dough forms.

Use cold butter for the pastry dough to achieve the flakiest results.

Filling the Pastries

Roll the dough to 1/8-inch thick. Cut into 4-inch circles, fill with chorizo mix, and fold over to seal. Brush edges with egg wash.

Baking

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake pastries for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown.

Plating & Serving