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IGP Chorizo Riojano presents the benefits of this product, full of flavour and tradition, at Meat Attraction 201.
IGP Chorizo Riojano made an appearance at the Meat Attraction event, held from 17 to 19 September at IFEMA (Madrid).
This event is one of the main meeting forums for professionals in the agri-food sector and representatives of the entire value chain of the meat sector. Among the participants are: producers, distributors, public institutions…
Cajamar cooperative banking, a financial group specialized in financing agri-food companies, has supported the Spanish meat industry for the third consecutive year
at Meat Attraction and has given up its slot to present the conference, “La Rioja, land of wine and chorizo,” and the tasting, Sensory IGP Chorizo Riojano.
In this session, Pedro Álvarez, CEO of -Ivoro, has hosted a conference on this modern, iconic, and authentic product of the Spanish culinary tradition that gathers the best essence of La Rioja.
Among other aspects, issues have been addressed, such as the social and economic impact that the companies involved with IGP Chorizo Riojano have in their own communities and, in general, in the whole of Spain.
Ensuring food security, reducing world hunger, and promoting sustainable agriculture are some of the goals set by the United Nations in its SDGs. With this commitment, IGP Chorizo Riojano and the operators in the region also work with the objective of improving the quality of life of the inhabitants of La Rioja, contributing to environmental sustainability and promoting the growth of rural areas.
The highlight of the day has been a sensory tasting led by Elena Romero, responsible for the sensory & consumer area of IGP Chorizo Riojano, in which participants had the opportunity to taste some of the most characteristic varieties of chorizo in the region, appreciate its properties, and get to know its preparation methods in depth, which combines the best of Riojan traditions along with the latest innovations in the agri-food industry.
Meat Attraction is an international benchmark event in the meat sector that aims to position Spain and its meat industries among the world’s leading suppliers, focusing on marketing and contributing to positioning Spanish producers.
In this context, the success of the day, dedicated to Riojan chorizo, once again highlights the importance of this iconic, high-quality product that represents the best of Spanish and Riojan cuisine.
Enjoy one of your favorite ingredients in a different, tasty way that will be appreciated by kids and grown-ups alike. Oh, you can surely innovate in your kitchen with Riojan chorizo, stepping away from the traditional chorizo recipes known by all. If you have already tasted our delicious chorizo-stuffed mushrooms, this mini-quiche will not let you down either. You are sure to win over everyone with this appetizer in that pending dinner among friends or your upcoming birthday celebration. Besides, its “mini” size is perfect for all members of the family to enjoy it in an easy, comfortable fashion. Whether this is your first try at quiche or whether you are already a seasoned expert, this one is sure to make it into your top scores list—guaranteed. Let us go about preparing it!
Surprising chorizo recipes
Quiche is a salty pie of French origin (“quiche lorraine”) which originally consisted of dough, cream and eggs. With time, bacon or ‘panceta’ was added. Today we find it with endless ingredients—there are as many combinations as your imagination lets you run away with. It can be eaten warm or cold. It is up to you! It is delicious either way.
In order to find a unique, special touch of taste, we have come up with these mini-chiques with IGP Riojan chorizo. This in an ingredient that we keep today same as our elders did: hanging from a nail in a cool, dry, well ventilated place such as a terrace or a larder, always handy and always well kept. Admit it: it is not difficult to reach for it… now dare using it differently! The truth is, cooking with quality ingredients like Riojan chorizo is an added asset and a sure bet, as long as quality is guaranteed by the seal “IGP Chorizo Riojano”. Follow these steps to prepare these chorizo mini-quiches and make ready to win wherever you serve them.
Recipe: Chorizo mini-quiche
PREPARATION TIME: 20 minutes
DIFFICULTY: Easy
SERVINGS: 4
INGREDIENTS:
250g Riojan chorizo
1 spring onion
100g bacon cut in strips
180g Maasdam cheese
2 beaten eggs
100ml liquid cream
Salt to taste
Freshly ground pepper
1 sheet of short pastry
DIRECTIONS:
1. Spread the short pastry if necessary and place in the recesses of a round pastry mould.
2. Prick with a fork and lay some weight over it. Bake at 356ºF (180ºC) for 8-10 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside.
3. Sauté the chopped spring onion, the bacon strips and the chorizo cut in half slices (i.e. in crescents). Set aside.
4. Beat the eggs, mix with the cream, and add salt and pepper to taste.
5. Place the chorizo and the bacon in the bottom of each mini-quiche, cover with the mixture of cream and egg, and top up with cheese.
6. Bake at 390ºF (200ºC) for 10-12 minutes.
