Paella I
A very traditional paella, garnished with chorizo, chicken, peas, squid, mussels, and shrimp. Chorizo is a sausage spiced with garlic and chili powder; remove casing before cooking. A paella pan is recommended.
π Recipe adapted from AllRecipes
Heat olive oil in paella pan over medium heat.
Add onion, garlic and pepper; cook and stir for a few minutes.
Add chorizo sausage, diced chicken, and rice; cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
Stir in 3 1/2 cups stock, wine, thyme leaves, and saffron.
Season with salt and pepper.
Bring to the boil, and simmer for 15 minutes; stir occasionally.
Taste the rice, and check to see if it is cooked.
If the rice is uncooked, stir in 1/2 cup more stock.
Continue cooking, stirring occasionally.
Stir in additional stock if necessary: use up to 2 cups additional stock, 5 cups total.
Cook until rice is done.
Stir in squid, tomatoes, and peas.
Cook for 2 minutes.
Arrange prawns and mussels on top.
Cover with foil, and leave for 3 to 5 minutes.
Remove the foil, and scatter parsley over the food.
Serve in paella pan, garnished with lemon wedges.
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