Chorizo-Filled Dates In Bacon (Fritos De Da Tiles Y Chorizo)
Serves: 2
Aurelia Collier
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
39
Spice
45
Sweetness
51
Sourness
37
mins
Prep time (avg)
5.3
Difficulty
Ingredients:
Directions:
1
Cut off ends of the chorizo and slice the sausage crosswise into 3 equal pieces, about 3/4 inch each in length (remove the skin if tough)
2
Cut each of these pieces in half lengthwise and in half again, to make a total of 12 "sticks
3
" (If your chorizo is thick, these pieces may be too large for the dates, in which case cut in half again
4
) Insert each chorizo piece into a date and close the date around it
5
Wrap a strip of bacon around each date
6
Secure, if necessary, with a toothpick
7
(May be prepared ahead
8
) Place the wrapped dates in a skillet with the seam side of the bacon down and saute until the bacon is golden
9
Turn and brown on the other side
10
Drain on paper towels
11
You may now serve the dates, or proceed to coat and fry them
12
If you are continuing, this step may also be done in advance
13
Wipe out the skillet, then heat the oil at least 1/2-inch deep to about 380 degrees F
14
Dust the dates with flour, then dip them into the egg and immediately into the hot oil
15
Fry until golden, turning once
16
Or, better, use a deep-fryer
17
Drain and serve right away