Lazy paella
Description
The recipe won't take much time. Paella is a popular Spanish rice dish. Saffron and olive oil are essential ingredients. Paella also commonly includes various vegetables, seafood, and mushrooms. It is traditionally cooked exclusively in a frying pan, as the very name of the dish translates from Spanish as "frying pan." Today I'm offering a recipe for lazy paella—we won't strictly follow all the rules of preparing the classic dish, but instead take a simple approach: use the main ingredients, add whatever we like, and end up with a delicious meal. Serve hot.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the necessary ingredients. Peel and rinse the onion, garlic, and mushrooms, and do the same with the bell pepper, making sure to remove all the seeds from it.
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Step 2
Finely chop the onion and garlic.
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Step 3
Cut the mushrooms into small pieces.
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Step 4
Cut the sweet pepper (preferably bright red) into small cubes.
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Step 5
Sauté the vegetables and mushrooms in olive oil for 5–8 minutes, stirring frequently. Add salt, paprika, and saffron.
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Step 6
When a rich aroma fills the kitchen, add the rice and heat it together with the vegetables for several minutes.
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Step 7
Then pour in the broth (you can also replace it with water, but the taste will not be the same), cover the pan with a lid, and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Step 8
When the rice has fully absorbed the broth and become tender, the paella is ready. Open the lid carefully, as a rich aroma will immediately emerge, drawing not only your family members but also your neighbors into the kitchen!
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Step 9
Enjoy your meal!