Paella Perfection: A Classic Spanish Dish That Will Wow Your Guests

Traditional Paella Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 cup short-grain Spanish rice (such as bomba or Calasparra)
• 4 cups chicken or fish stock
• 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 pound chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1/2 pound rabbit, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1/2 pound snails
• 1 cup green beans, trimmed
• 8-10 cherry tomatoes, halved
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Lemon wedges, for serving

You can add half a cup of shrimp, squid, prawns and any other seafood of your choice

Directions:

1. In a medium saucepan, bring the chicken or fish stock to a simmer and add the saffron. Keep the stock warm over low heat.
2. In a large paellera or wide, shallow pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the paprika and cook for an additional minute, until fragrant.
4. Add the chicken and rabbit, and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
5. Add the snails and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
6. Add the green beans, tomatoes and the rice, stirring to combine.
7. Pour the warm stock into the pan and bring to a simmer.
8. Reduce the heat to low and cook, covered, for 20-25 minutes, or until the rice is cooked through and the liquid has been absorbed.
9. Remove the pan from the heat and let the paella sit, covered, for 5-10 minutes before serving.
10. Serve with lemon wedges on the side.

Note: This recipe is for traditional paella, but you can add or substitute other ingredients such as shrimp, mussels, squid or peppers according to your preference.

Enjoy your Paella!

Paella is a typical Spanish dish that is enjoyed all over the world.

It is a delicious and flavorful rice dish that is typically made with a variety of ingredients such as saffron, chicken, rabbit, snails, and vegetables such as tomatoes, green beans, and peppers.

Paella is a perfect dish to share with family and friends, it's a great option for a casual dinner party or a special occasion.

1. Use a paella pan: Paella is traditionally cooked in a large, shallow pan with flared sides called a paellera.
2. Use the right rice: Bomba rice is the traditional rice used in paella. It absorbs liquid well and doesn't become mushy.
3. Use good quality saffron: Saffron is a key ingredient in paella and imparts a unique flavor and color.
4. Cook over an open flame: Paella is traditionally cooked over an open flame, which gives it a unique smoky flavor.
5. Don't overcook the rice: The rice should be cooked to al dente, with a little bit of a bite to it.
6. Add the ingredients in the right order: Meat and vegetables should be added in stages, with the harder ingredients added first and the more delicate ingredients added later.
7. Let it rest: Once the paella is cooked, take it off the heat and let it rest for a few minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld and the rice to absorb any remaining liquid.
8. Serve it in the pan: Paella is traditionally served in the pan in which it was cooked.

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Souce: Joshua Weissman

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