The Valencian paella, as its name indicates, is a dish from Valencia -Spain- very tasty, well known and replicated internationally. Paella is traditionally made with bomba rice, also of Spanish origin, short rice of medium thickness that has the ability to absorb large amounts of liquid.
INGREDIENTS
– 200 gr. Bomba rice
– 50 cc Virgin Olive Oil
– 2 Onions
– 1 Red pepper
– 6 Cloves of garlic
– 3 Ripe tomatoes
– 5 gr. Paprika
– 1 Measure of saffron
– 4 Prawns with carcass
– 16 Mussels
– 20 Cockles
– 6 Scallops
– 600 cc Poultry broth or fish Fummet
– Salt and pepper
PROCEDURE
– Cut the vegetables into brunoise and sauté them in olive oil.
– Add the rice and mix until it’s transparent (don’t overcook it).
– Season with paprika and saffron.
– Add the broth or fummet and cook for 15 minutes without stirring.
– Clean the seafood, make sure that there are no traces of sand.
– Add all the seafood and cook 5 more minutes.
– Done! Enjoy your exquisite paella!
