Traditional Valencian Paella
Description:
Paella, the quintessential Spanish dish originating from the Valencia region, is a vibrant and flavorful culinary masterpiece. Prepared with short grain, round rice, commonly known as paella, pudding, or risotto rice, this dish captures the essence of Spanish cuisine. Don’t fret if you notice a crispy or slightly burnt layer forming at the bottom of the pan during cooking; this is not only normal but adds an irresistible depth of flavor known as “socarrat” or “socarraet” in Valencia.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 1475.3
- Fat Content: 41.5g
- Saturated Fat Content: 10.7g
- Cholesterol Content: 179.7mg
- Sodium Content: 291.8mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 199.8g
- Fiber Content: 6.8g
- Sugar Content: 4.6g
- Protein Content: 67.9g
Recipe Overview:
- Servings: 5
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Keywords: Poultry, Rice, Vegetable, Meat, Spanish, European, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, < 60 Mins, Stove Top
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Rice | 600g |
| Chicken | 1 1/2 |
| Rabbit | 375g |
| Green Peppers | 2 |
| Tomatoes | 2 |
| Olive Oil | 2 tbsp |
| Garlic | 3-5 cloves |
| Broad Bean | 1 cup |
| Water | 1 cup |
Recipe Instructions:
- In a paella pan or large heavy skillet, heat the olive oil and minced garlic over medium heat until fragrant.
- Add the chicken and rabbit pieces to the pan, allowing them to absorb the garlic flavor and cook until slightly golden brown. Remove the meat from the pan and set aside.
- In a separate pot, boil the broad beans along with the water until tender. Once cooked, set them aside.
- In the same pan used for the meat, fry the green peppers until they are slightly charred and tender. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Ensure there is enough oil left in the pan; if not, add more as needed. Add the rice to the pan and stir on high heat for about a minute, allowing it to absorb the flavors.
- Return the cooked meat to the pan, along with any liquid it released during cooking.
- Stir the ingredients once, ensuring to scrape the bottom of the pan to incorporate any flavorful bits.
- Cook the rice for approximately 10 minutes, then add the fried green peppers to the pan.
- Continue cooking for another 10 minutes or until all the liquid has been absorbed, and the rice is cooked through.
- Test the rice for doneness; if it’s still undercooked, add a little more boiling water and repeat the cooking process until it reaches the desired texture.
- Once the rice is fully cooked, remove the pan from the heat and cover it with a clean cloth. Let it stand for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Serve the paella hot, garnished with lemon wedges for a refreshing citrusy touch, and accompanied by some ali-oli for an extra burst of flavor.
Enjoy this delectable Traditional Valencian Paella with your loved ones, savoring each mouthful of its rich and aromatic goodness! 🥘🍋
