Jars of Goodness - Rice Salad with Chorizo and Preserved Lemon Dressing Jams

Rice Salad with Chorizo and Preserved Lemon Dressing

This boldly flavored dish is enticing, especially to those with a taste for heat

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1 cup jasmine rice

1 1/2 cups water

Salt

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

¼ Jars of Goodness Preserved Lemon, rind only

2 garlic cloves, minced

½ Tablespoon Jars of Goodness Rosa Harissa Paste

3/4 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 fennel bulb, cored and finely diced

1/3 cup pitted black olives, chopped

450gms chorizo sausage, cut into 3/4 inch-thick chunks

400gms Cherry tomatoes, halved

1 cup coarsely chopped flat-leaf parsley

In a medium saucepan, combine the rice with the water and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Bring to a boil, cover and cook over low heat until the rice is tender, about 18 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork and transfer to a medium bowl.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk all but 1 teaspoon of the olive oil with the lemon juice, preserved lemon, garlic, harissa and cumin. Pour the dressing over the rice and toss well. Add the fennel and olives and season lightly with salt.
In a large skillet, heat the remaining 1 teaspoon of olive oil. Add the chorizo sausage and cook over moderately high heat, stirring once or twice, until browned and cooked through, about 8 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the sausage to the salad. Stir in the tomatoes and parsley and serve.