Here's a detailed recipe for making paella:
Ingredients:
- 4 cups of chicken broth
- 1/2 tsp of saffron threads
- 1 pound of boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 pound of chorizo sausage, sliced
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 cups of short-grain rice
- 1 can of diced tomatoes
- 1 cup of frozen peas
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions:
1. In a small saucepan, heat the chicken broth over medium
heat until hot but not boiling. Add the saffron threads and let steep for 10-15
minutes.
2. In a large paella pan or deep skillet, heat 2 tablespoons
of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and chorizo sausage
and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove the chicken and
sausage from the pan and set aside.
3. In the same pan, add the chopped onion, sliced bell
peppers, and minced garlic. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5
minutes.
4. Add the short-grain rice to the pan and stir to coat with
the vegetable mixture. Add the diced tomatoes and the saffron-infused chicken
broth to the pan, stirring to combine.
5. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low
and let simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the liquid
has been absorbed.
6. Add the cooked chicken and sausage back into the pan,
along with the frozen peas. Cook for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the
peas are heated through.
7. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then remove from
the heat and let rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Paella is traditionally served family-style, straight from the pan. Enjoy this delicious and flavorful Spanish dish with friends and loved ones!
