Here is a recipe for the paella of design food from Barcelona that is sure to impress:
Ingredients:
– 2 cups of short-grain rice (such as arborio or bomba rice)
– 8 cups of chicken or seafood stock
– 1 pound of shrimp, cleaned and deveined
– 1 pound of clams or mussels, scrubbed and debearded
– 1/2 cup of extra-virgin olive oil
– 1 large onion, diced
– 4 cloves of garlic, minced
– 1 red bell pepper, diced
– 1 green bell pepper, diced
– 1 cup of tomato puree
– 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika
– 1 teaspoon of saffron threads
– 1 pound of chicken or rabbit, cut into bite-sized pieces
– 1/2 cup of peas
– Salt and black pepper, to taste
– Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions:
1. In a large paella pan or a wide and shallow frying pan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
2. Add the diced onion and minced garlic and cook until the onion is translucent, stirring occasionally.
3. Add the diced red and green bell peppers and sauté for 5 minutes, until they begin to soften.
4. Add the chicken or rabbit pieces and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
5. Add the tomato puree and smoked paprika and stir to combine.
6. Add the rice to the pan and toast it in the mixture for 2-3 minutes, until it is lightly golden.
7. In another pot, heat up the chicken or seafood stock.
8. Add enough stock to completely cover the rice, then add the saffron threads and stir well to distribute the color and flavor.
9. Reduce the heat to medium-low, and let the rice simmer gently without stirring for around 15 minutes.
10. Add the cleaned shrimp and clams or mussels to the top of the rice, as well as the peas.
11. Cover the pan with a lid or aluminum foil and cook for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the clams and mussels have opened and the shrimp is pink and cooked through.
12. Remove the pan from the heat and let it rest for 5 minutes, uncovered.
13. Serve hot, garnished with lemon wedges on the side.
This paella recipe is perfect for entertaining friends or family and is sure to be a hit! The addition of saffron and smoked paprika give it a unique flavor profile, while the seafood and chicken or rabbit add plenty of protein. Pair with a cold crisp white wine, and enjoy your delicious meal, inspire by design food in Barcelona!