Spain Paella Valenciana
Though paella is one of the most famous Spanish exports, the dish originated in Valencia, where it is considered a regional cultural symbol. Worldwide, the most common paella recipes contain fish, shellfish, rice, and vegetables, while in Valencia, paella can contain seafood, but the traditional recipe contains chicken, snails, and rabbit. Chorizo is a mandatory ingredient in the paella of northern Spain. Recipe Serving: Serves 2
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
1 hour 25 minutes
Total Time
1 hour 30 minutes
Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Kosher
Halal
Ingredients
- 1/2 chicken, cleaned and cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 rabbit, cleaned and cut into bite-sized pieces
- 16 oz (475 ml) snails
- 4 cups (950 ml) chicken stock
- 1 cup (240 ml) olive oil
- 20 oz (560 g) rice
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 tomato, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 lbs (900 g) green beans, cut into 1-inch (2.5-cm) pieces
- 1/2 tsp (2.5 ml) sweet paprika
- Pinch of saffron threads
- salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- rosemary sprigs to garnish
Directions
- Heat about 1/3 cup (80 ml) olive oil in a heavy, wide, flat pan.
- Season chicken and rabbit with salt. Cook over medium heat until golden brown. Add more oil as necessary.
- Once the meat is about half cooked, add the green beans and sauté until soft.
- Add paprika, onions, bell pepper, garlic, and tomato.
- Add half of the stock. Simmer mixture for about 30 minutes, or until most liquid has evaporated.
- Add snails and continue cooking for about 10 minutes.
- Add rice. Cook for a few minutes, stirring continuously.
- Add the rest of the stock. Cook for about 20 more minutes.
- Add salt, pepper, and saffron. Do not stir anymore.
- Increase the heat and cook for a final 2 minutes.
- Garnish with cooked red pepper and fresh rosemary. Serve hot.
Notes
Fish, clams, squid, and/or shrimp are sometimes used instead of chicken or rabbit. In northern areas of Spain, 1/2 a chorizo,, thickly sliced, is commonly added after the vegetables are cooked.Copyright © 1993—2024 World Trade Press. All rights reserved.