Valencian Paella

Valencian Paella

Authentic paella originates from Valencia and contains different combinations of meat, such as rabbit, sausage, chicken and snails. If you don't have a traditional paella pan, a large shallow frying pan will do.

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Difficulty and servings

Moderately easy

Serves 5

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Method

  1. Heat the oil in a paella dish or large shallow frying pan.
  2. Salt the chicken and rabbit and brown in pan for 5 mins.
  3. Add beans and brown for another 5 mins.
  4. Add the garlic, paprika and tomato. Add water and the snails. Boil for 10 mins.
  5. Add the saffron and rice, distributing it evenly over the surface of the pan. Boil on a high heat for 8 mins.
  6. Add rosemary and salt to taste.
  7. Turn heat on low and cook for a further 8 mins. so the bottom layers of rice are crispy ("socarrat")
  8. Garnish with lemon and serve immediately.
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  • 09 February 2013

    Paul commented on this recipe

    Used mushrooms in place of snails...

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  • 09 February 2013

    Paul rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    Will try rabbit next time too. Used chorizo and chicken thighs with skin a d bone forthe fat. Took skin off later on. Also didnt put in enough paprika only a teaspoon and used prawns too. Very nice overall. Dried rosemary also

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Difficulty and servings

Moderately easy

Serves 5

Preparation and cooking times

Total time

Ingredients

  • 3 cups short grained rice
  • 100ml olive oil
  • 1.2l water
  • 800g chicken, cut into bite size pieces
  • 600g rabbit meat, cut into bite size pieces
  • 12 Vaquetes snails, well cleaned (optional)
  • 250g Ferradura beans (wide green beans)
  • 200g Garrofon beans
  • 1 ripe tomato, peeled
  • 1 clove of garlic, peeled and chopped
  • 1/2 tablespoon of paprika
  • Saffron threads
  • Salt
  • Rosemary (optional)
  • Lemon wedges to garnish
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