Two of the foods that I absolutely adore are figs and chorizo sausage. I effectively grew up eating figs thanks to having a tree in the backyard during my childhood, not the most abundant tree, but fruitful nonetheless. Chorizo is something I probably started eating during my teenage years and these days I have them on hand in the fridge or freezer for that quick midweek dinner. It’s great in stews, pasta’s, even risotto. I recently got my hands on some Manolete Chorizo, imported from Spain. Unlike all of those locally-made chorizo’s we’ve been eating in this country, this one is entirely Spanish and has an intense flavour that is rich in smoke and a texture quite a bit drier than the Aussie stuff.
I’ve made a couple of things with it so far, beginning with a simple and supremely tasty (if I do say so myself) starter for your next dinner party or easy light lunch. Stay posted for another recipe using these tasty little sausages.
grilled figs with chorizo + almond crumble
- 6 figs
- ½ cup almond meal
- ¼ teaspoon ground pimento (allspice)
- 1 ½ tbsp ex virg olive oil
- pinch of salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- 1 ½ tbsp grated parmesan
- ½ cup finely chopped chorizo
- Preheat your grill to high heat.
- Cut a cross into the top of each fig almost all the way to the bottom. Arrange the figs on a baking tray and set aside.
- Combine the remaining ingredients and mix well. Divide the crumble mix into each of the cuts on the figs, packing gently.
- Grill the figs for 5 minutes or until the crumble is lightly golden. Serve with a light drizzle of ex virg olive oil and salad leaves.
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What a great idea John! I’m still savouring the figs, I don’t want the season to end!
Maria @ Scandifoodie recently posted..Black rice and purple carrot salad
Wow – those chorizos look very different to what I’m used to. I think it’s the dark skin…
Lovely combo
Tina@foodboozeshoes recently posted..Toku Toku- Izakaya ups and downs
That chorizo looks great, and certainly a bit different from the insipid specimens I get from Woolies. Can’t wait for your other chorizo ideas.
i love your presentation john!
chocolatesuze recently posted..Smiths on Bayswater- Kings Cross 8
Saved in recipe file! Thanks!
Gaby recently posted..Review- Bilson’s
Growing up in Malaysia, I did not eat figs until I came to Sydney. And I love chorizo so thanks for this recipe. It’s pretty unique and I love your plating of this dish
chopinandmysaucepan recently posted..Hai Tien Lo- Singapore
Whenever there are figs on the menu, fresh or dried, I always choose that dish. Love them. And then this combination sounds gorgeous, quick and easy to prepare, with a real punch.
Andrea recently posted..Din Tai Fung- World Square- Sydney
Nice combo, as I find figs quite plain.
Your post reminded me once again that it’s better to have one (or in this case, two) great photos that 5 mediocre ones. Gorgeous.
Lau@corridorkitchen recently posted..Café Review – Miss Petty Cash- Marrickville
oh god… my bf would love this recipe. we grilled figs at my workplace once at 9pm and had it with yogurt, delish..
but ur recipe definitely takes it to another level !!
Dolly recently posted..Swissotel – Crossroad Bar High Tea Buffet
A combination I would not have thought of, sounds and look delicious.
Sara & Belly Rubmles recently posted..Sitney – The Shire Girl goes West
I have a childhood memory of picking figs in my cousins orchard and getting bitten by a green ant! Didn’t turn me off them though, in fact I have some in the fridge and will make this dish tomorrow night as an antidote to this feral weather we are having! Looking forward to seeing another recipe with the Manolete Chorizo too.
Anna recently posted..Apples from Orange
Yes please! What a gorgeous combination John. It looks very “sexy”!
Peter G @ Souvlaki For The Soul recently posted..Cheese Soufflé
looks so good im seeing so many fig recipes floating around!
betty recently posted..Green tea and cream cheese white chocolate blondies
I can’t wait to crack open my packet of Manolete! I’m just waiting for the right recipe-and this one sounds like a goody!
Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella recently posted..Of Bacon Fougasse & MILFs
In a small voice.. “i’ve never tasted fresh figs before!”
But whoaaa.. the sound of the combi blows me away!
maameemoomoo recently posted..Chocolate Doughnut with Almond Bits
i can’t say i liked it but i only had it by itself. i think it would have been better when cooked with something which I didn’t try
I always have a chorizo or two on hand in the freezer as well, a bit like bacon really. The picture of the one you’ve used is definitely darker and smokier in appearance than the red, almost frankfurt-like ones I’m used to seeing being sold.