Original Paella Recipe
The traditional paella recipe is very simple and straightforward, perfect for beginners in the kitchen or those who have never made paella before. This recipe requires a few essential ingredients: olive oil, onions, garlic, bell peppers, tomatoes, saffron, salt, and pepper. In addition to these ingredients, you need to add some proteins, like chicken or seafood, and some green vegetables.
Servings: 4 persone
Ingredients
- 2 cups rice
- 1 can tomatoes diced
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil Extra Virgin
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 piece onion
- some peppers green and red
- 1 tablespoon saffron
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups chicken broth
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
Instructions
- To start, pour the rice into a medium-sized bowl and add enough water to cover it.
- Let the rice soak for 15 minutes.
- Once soaking is complete, drain the water and transfer the rice to a large pan.
- Add olive oil, garlic, onions, peppers, saffron, tomatoes, chicken, and water.
- Mix everything and season with salt and pepper.
- Cover the pan with a lid and bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce heat to low and simmer until all liquid is absorbed.
- The dish is ready when the rice is tender and all liquid has been absorbed.
- Transfer the paella to a serving plate and serve hot.
