Spanish Paella

 

Traditional Spanish paella recipe.

 

 

4 chicken thighs, skin off, each cut into 4 pieces

 

1 tablespoon oil

 

1 clove garlic, crushed

 

1 onion, thinly sliced

 

1+1/2 cups arborio rice

 

1 teaspoon tumeric (or saffron for a more authentic flavour)

 

1 teaspoon smoked or sweet paprika

 

5 cups chicken stock

 

400g green prawns, shelled

 

1 medium-sized green capsicum, diced

 

1 medium-sized red capsicum, diced

 

2 tablespoons parsley leaves, finely chopped

 

1 lemon rind, finely grated



Heat oil in a large saucepan over a medium heat.

 

Add chicken and cook for 2 - 3 minutes or until browned.

 

Remove from pan.

 

Add garlic, onion, rice and spices and cook for 2 - 3 minutes.

 

Pour stock onto rice and return chicken.

 

Simmer (covered) for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

 

Stir in prawns, capsicums, parsley and lemon rind.  Cover and simmer for a further 10 minutes, stirring frequently until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.



Serves:  4 - 6.

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