Paella – Spain

Here’s a classic Spanish Paella recipe along with instructions:

Ingredients

For the Paella:

• 400 g Bomba rice (or any short-grain rice)

• 1 liter chicken or seafood broth

• 200 g chicken (cut into pieces)

• 200 g shrimp (peeled and deveined)

• 200 g mussels (cleaned)

• 1 red bell pepper (sliced)

• 1 onion (chopped)

• 3 cloves garlic (minced)

• 2 medium tomatoes (chopped)

• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

• 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads (optional)

• 100 g green peas (fresh or frozen)

• Olive oil

• Salt and pepper

• Lemon wedges (for serving)

• Fresh parsley (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Base: In a large paella pan or skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, and sauté until translucent.

2. Cook the Chicken: Add the chicken pieces to the pan and cook until browned on all sides.

3. Add Vegetables and Spices: Stir in the bell pepper, chopped tomatoes, smoked paprika, and saffron. Cook for about 5 minutes until the vegetables soften.

4. Add Rice and Broth: Add the Bomba rice, stirring to coat it in the mixture. Pour in the broth and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil.

5. Add Seafood: Reduce the heat to low and add the shrimp and mussels on top of the rice. Do not stir the rice after this point.

6. Cook the Paella: Simmer for about 15-20 minutes until the rice is cooked and has absorbed most of the liquid. If necessary, add more broth or water during cooking.

7. Add Peas: In the last 5 minutes of cooking, sprinkle the green peas on top.

8. Rest and Serve: Once cooked, remove from heat and let it rest for about 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon wedges. Serve hot!

Enjoy your homemade Paella!