Basmati Rice

Name: Chorizo and Rice Empanadas
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 1 hr
Total time: 1hr 45min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: #Filling:#; 3/4 cup Carolina® Basmati Rice; 1 tbsp vegetable oil; 6 oz chorizo sausages, casing removed; 1 onion, diced; 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tbsp fresh thyme, finely chopped; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp chili powder; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; 1/2 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed; 1/4 cup tomato paste; 1/2 cup water; 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp pepper; #Dough:#; 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed; 2 eggs beaten, divided; 1/3 cup ice water; 1 tbsp white vinegar; 1 tbsp milk; #Chimichurri Sauce:#; 1 1/2 cups fresh cilantro, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/3 cup olive oil; 1 small jalapeño pepper, seeded and diced

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