MARIA'S CLASSIC PAELLA
I have loved paella since the first time I tried it while traveling through Spain at 17. Though I could never make it as great as my friend's mom in Madrid, this recipe comes so close! It's a favorite at our house for Sunday dinner and tastes all the better when made in a traditional paella pan (brought back in a suitcase, no less!). I hope you enjoy it as much as we do!
Provided by MariaTheSoaper
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Spanish
Time 1h25m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Bring stock to a simmer in a stockpot over medium-low heat. Stir crushed saffron into the simmering stock.
- Heat olive oil in a paella pan over medium heat. Fry chicken thighs in hot oil until lightly browned, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until the onion is translucent, 5 to 7 minutes more. Arrange the chorizo into the pan around the chicken thighs and cook until warmed, 3 to 5 minutes per side.
- Pour rice into the paella pan and stir to coat with oil; season with sweet paprika. Stir grated tomato into the rice and cook until the tomato is warmed, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Pour chicken stock into the paella pan and bring to a boil while scraping any browned bits of food off the bottom of the pan with a flat-edged wooden spoon. Smooth surface of rice with the wooden spoon in an even layer so it cooks evenly.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and continue to cook, without stirring, until the rice has softened but has yet to completely absorb the stock, 15 to 30 minutes.
- Place clams and mussels, hinged-side down, into the rice; continue simmering until the mussels and clams open, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Nestle prawns into the rice; add bell pepper and peas. Continue cooking until the bottom of the rice is browned and fragrant, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and cool 5 to 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, sprinkle parsley over the paella, and garnish with lemon wedges. Serve with baguette slices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 813.6 calories, Carbohydrate 80.1 g, Cholesterol 97.9 mg, Fat 38.1 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 37.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 1150.2 mg, Sugar 6.3 g
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Pranto Mollick
[email protected]I made this paella for a party last weekend, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it, and I got several requests for the recipe. Thanks for sharing!
Vishal Rampersad
[email protected]This paella was absolutely delicious! The flavors were incredible, and the rice was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Aman Abera
[email protected]I've made this paella several times now, and it's always a hit. It's a great dish to serve for a crowd, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Kalam Sordar
[email protected]This paella was amazing! The flavors were so rich and complex, and the rice was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.
Md Nayon Skr
[email protected]I made this paella for my family last night, and they loved it! The flavors were incredible, and the rice was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Shawn Cronje
[email protected]This paella was so easy to make, and it was so delicious! I will definitely be making this again.
Lulu Rodriguez
[email protected]I've made this paella several times now, and it's always a winner. It's a great dish to serve for a crowd, and it's always a hit.
Muneeb Ul Hassan Khan
[email protected]This was my first time making paella, and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow, and the dish was ready in no time. I will definitely be making this again.
Cabdirisaaq Cali
[email protected]I made this paella for a party last weekend, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it, and I got several requests for the recipe. Thanks for sharing!
Rashad Khan Rashad
[email protected]This paella was absolutely delicious! The flavors were incredible, and the rice was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Angela Ussivane
[email protected]I've made this paella several times now, and it's always a hit. It's a great dish to serve for a crowd, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Tmg Kanxa70
[email protected]This paella was amazing! The flavors were so rich and complex, and the rice was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.
Mahanyele Ndou
[email protected]I made this paella for my family last night, and they loved it! The flavors were incredible, and the rice was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
David AJ Liddell
[email protected]This paella was so easy to make, and it was so delicious! I will definitely be making this again.
KyddSparta
[email protected]I've made this paella several times now, and it's always a winner. It's a great dish to serve for a crowd, and it's always a hit.
Samuel Ogacho
[email protected]This was my first time making paella, and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow, and the dish was ready in no time. I will definitely be making this again.
Jessie Tarter
[email protected]I made this paella for a party last weekend, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it, and I got several requests for the recipe. Thanks for sharing!
islamic informative
[email protected]This paella was absolutely delicious! The flavors were incredible, and the rice was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.