PAELLA VALENCIANA 

Considered as Spain’s national dish and a traditional Valencian dish, Paella is a rice dish that’s available in several variations, seafood being one of the most common. 

Preparation time: 40 minutes (Serves 2)

Ingredients:

•       5 tbsp olive oil

•       1 red bell pepper (cut in cubes)

•       120 gms fish (any sea fish)

•       160 gms shrimps

•       120 gms clams

•       120 gms mussels

•       1 tsp sweet paprika

•       2 cups short grain rice

•       ½ cup red beans boiled

•       3 tbsp parsley (chopped)

•       6 garlic cloves (minced)

•       1 onion (chopped)

•       4 ltrs chicken stock

•       ½ cup tomato paste

•       1 green beans

•       1 gm saffron

•       1 cup white wine

•       4 bay leaves

•       10 sprigs thyme

•       Basil leaves

•       Pepper as required

•       Salt as required

 

Preparation:

•       Heat some olive oil and add garlic, onions, bay leaves and thyme

•       Add the rice and white wine

•       Stir till its coated with fat for about 5 minutes

•       Add pepper, tomatoes, beans and shellfish

•       Add chicken stock, saffron and seasoning

•       Stir for 5 minutes and cover with a lid

•       Cook for 10 minutes

•       Garnish with fresh herbs