BARCELONA-STYLE RICE
Steps:
- Rinse the chicken pieces and pat dry. Mix the oregano and paprika with some salt and pepper in a small bowl. Rub the spice mixture all over the chicken and stick it in the refrigerator to marinate for 30 minutes.
- Heat the oil in a paella pan or wide shallow skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is beginning to smoke, add the chicken, skin side down, and brown all over, turning with tongs. Add the chorizo and continue to cook until the oil is a vibrant red color. Remove the chicken and sausage to a platter lined with paper towels.
- Return the pan to the stove and lower the heat to medium. Now make a sofrito by sautéing the garlic and onion in the oil that remains in the pan for 7 to 10 minutes, until they begin to brown. Add the tomatoes and cook it all down until the mixture caramelizes a bit and the flavors meld. Season with salt and pepper. Fold in the rice, stirring to coat the grains. Stir in the saffron. Pour in 3 cups warm water and simmer for 10 minutes, gently moving the pan around so the rice cooks evenly and absorbs the liquid. Do not cover or stir constantly as you would a risotto.
- Add the shrimp, lobster, clams, and the reserved chicken and chorizo. Give the paella a couple of good stirs to tuck all the pieces in there, then just let it simmer, without stirring, until the rice is al dente, about 15 minutes. Scatter the peas on top and continue to cook for 5 more minutes, until the paella looks fluffy and moist. (The ideal paella has a toasted rice bottom called socarrat.) Then let it rest off the heat for 5 minutes. Garnish with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
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Ayaan Salman
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The rice is always cooked perfectly and the flavors are amazing. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.
Naeem Nomi
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The rice was cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Ifeanyi Anyoha
[email protected]I made this dish for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the flavors and the rice was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Alexander Lundstedt
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great. The rice was fluffy and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Geoff Clayton
[email protected]This was a great recipe. The rice was cooked perfectly and the flavors were delicious. I especially enjoyed the combination of the shrimp and the vegetables.
Mia Bronkhorst
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The rice is always cooked perfectly and the flavors are amazing. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.
Kabeersing offical
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The rice was cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Gérard Grostube
[email protected]I made this dish for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the flavors and the rice was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Nareen Adil
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great. The rice was fluffy and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
ML BRIX
[email protected]This was a great recipe. The rice was cooked perfectly and the flavors were delicious. I especially enjoyed the combination of the shrimp and the vegetables.
Wajahat Shehzada
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it always turns out great. The rice is always cooked perfectly and the flavors are amazing. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.
Carlos Barreda Cheyén
[email protected]I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone raved about how delicious it was. The rice was fluffy and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Noor Afshan
[email protected]This recipe was a hit! My family loved it. The rice was flavorful and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe.
kelvin chuks
[email protected]Fantastic! The dish turned out amazing. The flavors were well-balanced and the rice was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.