Mexican arroz rojo

Heat the oil in a large flameproof casserole or saucepan with a tight-fitting lid over a moderately high heat. Add the chorizo sausage and stir for 2 minutes. Add the onion and garlic and continue cooking for 3–5 minutes, stirring, until they are soft.

Add the rice to the pan and stir for 1 minute, then stir in the tomatoes with their juice, the tomato purée, sweetcorn, peas, bay leaf, vegetable stock, crushed chillies, if using, and sugar.

Slowly bring to the boil, stirring occasionally, then reduce the heat to low, cover the pan tightly and leave to simmer for 30–40 minutes until the rice is tender and all the liquid is absorbed. Season to taste.

When the rice has finished cooking, remove from the heat and leave to stand for 5 minutes, with the pan covered. Heat the flour tortillas under a hot grill. Garnish the rice with coriander and lime wedges and serve with the warm tortillas.