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Paella

Paella

Spanish rice dish with saffron, seafood, and seasonings, cooked until crispy on the bottom. Celebration dish.

30
Prep (min)
45
Cook (min)
75
Total (min)
4
Servings
Health Score75/100

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Bomba rice
  • 1 lb Chicken thighs
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.5 lb Shrimp
  • 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 1 lb Mussels
  • 1 pinch Saffron
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 1 medium Onion
  • 4 cups Chicken stock
  • 2 pieces Bell peppers
  • 2 medium Tomatoes

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat stock with saffron threads

    💡 Infuses color and flavor

  2. 2

    Brown chicken in paella pan, set aside

    💡 Build base

  3. 3

    Sauté peppers, onion, garlic, tomatoes

    💡 High heat with small amount of fat. Ingredients should sizzle but not steam.

  4. 4

    Add rice, toast for 2 minutes

    💡 Stir constantly

  5. 5

    Add stock, arrange chicken on top

    💡 Dont stir after

  6. 6

    Cook 15 min, add seafood

    💡 Watch for popping

  7. 7

    Rest 5 min, socarrat should form on bottom

    💡 Crispy rice = perfect