Spicy Paella Fried Rice
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tbl. cumin seeds
1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
1 large red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 large onion, chopped
3 links (or 100 gr.) chorizo, cut in small pieces
4 cups cold, cooked rice
1 bag (300 gr.) frozen green peas
1/2 cup hulled, toasted pumpkin seeds
1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Heat oil over moderate heat. Add cumin and red pepper, stir one minute. Add onion and red pepper, cook about 5 minutes. Add chorizo and brown about 3 minutes. Add crumbled rice, stirring about 3 minutes. Stir in peas and cook until just heated.
Remove from heat and stir in pumpkin seeds and cilantro.
This recipe sounds crazy but tastes quite good. All the ingredients are easy to find in farang supermarkets.