If you are a fan of
Spanish food and you love
tapas,
pulpo a la gallega,
Spanish tortilla,
croquettes with Serrano ham, and
patatas bravas, you are surely also a fan of
Valencian paella, mixed paella, or seafood paella, as it is a dish of humble origin that captivates even the most discerning palate. Although there are many restaurants offering fantastic paellas, there is nothing like preparing it at home, so roll up your sleeves and get ready to make an exquisite paella at home, here’s how!You can also read:
The most representative dishes of Spanish gastronomyWhere was paella invented? Paella is one of the most representative dishes of Spanish gastronomy, as it combines different ingredients and flavors, making it an ideal dish to share with family or friends. This classic of Spanish cuisine is prepared with crystal rice, saffron, seafood, sausages, and vegetables. According to the
Encyclopedia Britannica, paella was created in the rice-producing region of Spain, located on the Mediterranean coast, which is why it is now associated with Valencia. The encyclopedia notes that the name of this recipe comes from the utensil in which it is cooked, the paellera. The most traditional recipe for Valencian paella is made with crystal rice, olive oil, garlic, onion, saffron, tomato, chicken, pork, rabbit, clam, shrimp, mussel, crab, squid, pea, and bell pepper. You can also read:
Potato tortilla and other Spanish recipes7 tips for cooking paella for the first time Chef Yamilette González, coordinator of chefs at Kiwilimón, shares all her tips for preparing a delicious paella at home, you will become an expert! 1. If you don’t have a paellera at home, don’t worry, you can use a large and wide frying pan. 2. The pan should have high sides so that the paella rice has enough space to hydrate. 3. Paella was created by farmers, so we can use any type of vegetables. 4. Regarding the rice for paella, the expert recommends using precooked rice, which does not break apart. 5. If you want to save money, you can buy paella seasoning or saffron seasoning, which are more economical options than saffron. 6. Invest in a good extra virgin olive oil, as the flavor of your paella will depend on your oil. 7. Add the seafood during the last 10 minutes of cooking to prevent them from becoming tough or rubbery. You can also read:
7 recipes to adopt the Mediterranean dietThe best paella recipe on the internet This paella recipe has it all, as it includes a great variety of proteins, spices, and vegetables, which will enchant you bite by bite. So think no more and prepare this recipe step by step, you won’t regret it! Ingredients: 2 cups of precooked rice 1 cup of Spanish chorizo, sliced enough olive oil 1 cup of pork meat, in small cubes 1 cup of chicken breast, in small cubes 1 cup of shrimp 1 cup of clam 3 cups of shrimp broth 1 cup of white wine 1 gram of saffron fresh rosemary 1 cup of green beans 1 cup of bell pepper, in strips 1 cup of peas yellow lemon, for decoration fresh rosemary, for decoration Instructions: 1. Fry the chorizo in a paellera over medium heat, then add the olive oil and cook until the chorizo is browned. 2. Add the pork, chicken, and precooked rice. Cook for 5 minutes. 3. Add the green beans, fresh rosemary, saffron, and pour in the shrimp broth and white wine. Cook the mixed paella for 30 minutes or until the rice is cooked. 4. Add the bell peppers, peas, shrimp, and clams. Cook for another 10 minutes. 5. Decorate the paella with slices of yellow lemon and fresh rosemary. Serve and enjoy. You can also read:
5 common Spanish dishes in MexicoMore paella recipes If you want to cook even more paella recipes, don’t worry, at Kiwilimón we have several options for you:
Seafood Paella with ShrimpEasy Valencian PaellaPaella with Shrimp, Mussels, and ChorizoSeafood and Meat PaellaQuick Mixed PaellaPaellaVegetarian PaellaSeafood PaellaVegan Paella with Cauliflower and Broccoli BitsMixed Fish and Chicken PaellaQuick and Easy Paella