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Paella valenciana recipe
Savor the authentic flavors of traditional paella!
Ingredients
- 50 ml olive oil
- 300 g chicken
- 300 g rabbit
- 150 g green beans
- 2 tomatoes
- 1 tsp saffron
- 400 g rice
- 1 water
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp paprika
How to make Paella valenciana
- In a paella pan, heat 4 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat until hot and shimmering.
- Add 300 g of chicken pieces and 300 g of rabbit to the pan, browning them for about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in 2 chopped tomatoes and 150 g of green beans, cooking for another 3 minutes.
- Add 400 g of rice, a pinch of saffron, and 1 liter of water to the mixture.
- Season with 1 teaspoon of salt and mix well before bringing to a boil.
- Reduce the heat and simmer uncovered for about 20 minutes, until the rice is tender and has absorbed the liquid.
- Remove the paella from the heat and let it rest for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to settle before serving.
- Serve hot directly from the pan for a traditional presentation.
What is Paella valenciana?
Paella valenciana is a traditional dish from Spain, simmered in one pot, and takes about 60 minutes from start to finish. It is built around rice, chicken and rabbit. The recipe below uses 10 ingredients and is written out step by step.
How long does Paella valenciana take?
At 60 minutes it is quicker than 57% of the 588 dishes in Copper's atlas. Copper's atlas has 40 dishes built on rice. The method runs to 8 steps, the longest being 20 minutes.
Any tips for making Paella valenciana?
Do not stir the rice once it starts simmering for a proper texture.
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