1- In an oven-safe pot, pour 2 tablespoons of olive oil, then when it is hot, pour in your pieces of chipolatas and merguez, brown them well, then with a slotted spoon drain them and place them in a small dish.
2- Return your pot to the heat and in the remaining oil, add the onions, diced peppers, zucchini, chili pepper, garlic and diced tomato, salt and let cook gently covered for 10 minutes.
3- Preheat your oven to 180°C (Gas mark 6)
4- In your softened vegetables, add your rice, your meats, a little thyme, mix well, add your olives and moisten with 40 cl of water, salt and add the turmeric at boiling point, cover with a sheet of parchment paper with a small hole made in the middle (2cm), put your lid on and place in the oven for 20 minutes.
5- Remove from the oven and do not open the lid for 15 minutes, then remove the paper and gently fluff the rice with a fork while drizzling a few drops of olive oil.
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