Paella (simple recipe)

Description

In Spain, paella is traditionally simmered in a cast-iron pan and often served right from it. The main ingredients of the classic dish are rice, seafood, and vegetables, but you can add other ingredients you like. I first tried paella with shrimp, chicken, and Spanish chorizo sausages. All the ingredients are easily available, and chorizo can be substituted with any smoked sausages. Today I'll share a simple recipe.

Instructions

1. 1

   Step 1

   Wash the chicken, remove all bones and skin, leaving only the fillet. Fry in a pan with heated oil until golden brown.

2. 2

   Step 2

   Wash the tomatoes, onion, and garlic, peel them, and finely chop. Pour a spoonful of warm water over the saffron and let it steep for a while.

3. 3

   Step 3

   When the chicken is browned, remove it from the pan and set aside. Slice the sausages into rounds, and peel the shrimp, leaving the tails intact.

4. 4

   Step 4

   Add the onion, garlic, and sliced sausages to the same skillet and sauté until golden brown for about 5 minutes.

5. 5

   Step 5

   Add saffron and paprika to the pan, heat for a minute to release the aroma of the spices, then add the chopped tomatoes.

6. 6

   Step 6

   When the tomatoes have slightly fried and softened (about 5 minutes), add the rice, fried chicken, and pour in the broth. Season with salt and simmer over medium heat for 20 minutes.

7. 7

   Step 7

   When the rice has absorbed all the liquid, add the peeled shrimp and peas, and simmer over low heat for another 10 minutes.