Chorizo with dried fruit chutney

Serves 4

Ingredients:

3⁄4 cup dried apricots, chopped

½ cup dark raisins

1 tbsp olive oil

1 onion, finely chopped

10oz (300g) chorizo, cut into bite-size chunks

3 tbsp dry sherry

½ cup chopped toasted walnuts

freshly ground black pepper

Method:

1 Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Put the apricots and raisins in a bowl, cover with a little hot water, and leaveto soften for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a frying pan, add the onion, and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes, until soft. Add the chorizo and cook for 5 minutes more, stirring occasionally. Drain off any excess fat.

2 Drain the fruit, add it to the pan, then add the sherry and walnuts. Increase the heat and cook for 2 minutes, scraping up any brown bits from the pan with a wooden spoon. Season with pepper, then transfer to a small baking dish. Cover with foil, then bake for 15 minutes. Serve with crusty bread and salad.

Chorizo with dried fruit chutney