Paella Recipe
A traditional Spanish rice dish with saffron, chicken, and seafood.
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Vegetables
Seasoning
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Saffron
Soak the saffron threads in a small bowl with 2 tablespoons of warm water for about 10 minutes.
- 2
Cooking
- 3
Cook Chicken and Chorizo
In a large paella pan or skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken thighs, season with salt and black pepper, and cook until browned. Remove and set aside. In the same pan, add the chorizo and cook until slightly crispy.
- 4
- 5
Add Rice and Broth
Stir in the Bomba rice and sauté for another 2 minutes. Then add the chicken broth, soaked saffron (with water), paprika, and chopped tomato. Bring to a boil.
- 6
Combine Chicken and Seafood
Return the browned chicken to the pan. Once boiling, reduce heat to low and simmer for about 15 minutes without stirring. After 10 minutes, add the seafood mix and frozen peas on top.
- 7
Final Cooking
Continue to cook for another 5-7 minutes until the rice is tender and the seafood is cooked. If necessary, add a little more broth to prevent sticking.
